| Regimental number | 24/865 |
| Address | Longbeach |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Catherine McKenzie, Georgetown Invercargill |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 31 Tahiti on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Gallantry and devotion to duty at St Yves Hill, north of Ploegsteert Road, on 23rd March 1917. At 4am 23rd March the enemy opened a heavy bombardment on our front and support lines on St Yves Hill. Corporal McQuillan, in spite of Minewerfer bombs and shrapnel bursting all round him, kept his stokes gun in action for 45 minutes. The gun fired over one hundred (100) rounds into "No Man's Land" on the ground over which the enemy attempted to raid and this materially helped in their defeat. This NCO has shown great courage and fine power of leadership.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: C Company/2nd NZRB |