QUINN, Walter Herbert
| Service Number: | 338 |
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| Enlisted: | 9 January 1915, Cairns, Qld. |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 11th Light Horse Regiment |
| Born: | Goulds Country, Tas., 24 April 1890 |
| Home Town: | Derby, Tasmania |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | Hobart, Tas., 15 December 1971, aged 81 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Cornelian Bay Cemetery and Crematorium, Tasmania Derwent Gardens, Niche Wall, 10 |
| Memorials: | Derby WW1 Roll of Honour |
World War 1 Service
| 9 Jan 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 338, 11th Light Horse Regiment, Cairns, Qld. | |
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| 2 Jun 1915: | Involvement Private, 338, 11th Light Horse Regiment, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '3' embarkation_place: Brisbane embarkation_ship: HMAT Borda embarkation_ship_number: A30 public_note: '' | |
| 2 Jun 1915: | Embarked Private, 338, 11th Light Horse Regiment, HMAT Borda, Brisbane |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of William QUINN
Of Derby, Tas.
Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For gallantry and initiative at Semakh on 15 September 1918. He was acting as troop leader when a great part of the troop became casualties. He, under heavy fire, collected all the available men and led them behind some buildings. He then dismounted for action and attacked the enemy, succeeding in killing a good number, and capturing the remainder. He displayed splendid courage and dash, and set a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42
Date: 20 May 1920
In loving memory of
W .H. (Dobbin) Quinn
Loved husband of Clare
Father of Pat, Athol & Vivienne
11th Light Horse Regiment
Original ANZAC
Died 5.12.71
Aged 81 years
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