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Horace Coningsby QUINSEY

Regimental number123
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressKensington, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Wm. Quinsey, Winkurra Street, Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 April 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Divisional Cyclist Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number12/6/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 18 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Field Artillery Brigade
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On October 25th 1917 when carrying ammunition to his Battery at ZONNEBEKE under heavy shell fire, one of the Drivers of QUINSEY's team was wounded. Driver H. QUINSEY dressed his comrade's wounds and carried him to a dressing station; he then returned and with the remaining Drivers safely delivered the ammunition to the Battery. His work throughout the operations has been excellent.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death2 August 1972
Place of burialNorthern Suburbs Crematorium

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