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John Patrick QUINN

Regimental number8647
Date of birth2 February 1895
Place of birthNorth Carlton, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSalesman
AddressSame as next of kin
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 10"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinFather, Michael Quinn, 395 Canning Street, North Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed in 25th Battery, Australian Field Artillery, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date5 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 6, Brigade Ammunition Column
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 22 November 1915
Discharge date10 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 27 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 10 June 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No V354539.
SourcesNAA: B2455, QUINN John Patrick

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