John Michael QUINN

Regimental number14149
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs John Quinn, Georgetown, Temuka
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 5th Reinforcements to 3rd Battalion, G Company (Unattached)
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 26 June 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For great personal bravery and initiative during the operations near Colincamps on 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st March 1918. Several parties of his platoon had become disorganised under heavy fire through the loss of their NCO and he took command, organised and led them on in the attack, thereby rendering much needed assistance to other troops.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 July 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 36