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Frank Patrick QUIRK

Regimental number1115
Date of birth14 January 1895
Place of birthRomsey, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressRomsey, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.11
Height5' 6"
Weight146 lbs
Next of kinFather, P. Quirk, Romsey, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed in the 15th Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces.
Enlistment date8 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll18 December 1914
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Persia on 10 August 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Cyclists Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 January 1920
Discharge date26 April 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Cape Verde',5 January 1920; appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 26 April 1920.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No V371243.
SourcesNAA: B2455, QUIRK Frank Patrick

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