Patrick QUINN

Regimental number46075
OccupationPlasterer
Next of kinSister, Mrs D Nicholson Jnr, Westshore, Napier
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 25th Reinforcements, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 83 Tofua on 26 April 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations near Bapaume on 27th August 1918, Private Quinn was with a working party which was being heavily shelled. He carried one man to safety. Under heavy fire he returned and brought another man in and then went out in search for others. His courage and devotion to duty on all occasions set an inspiring example to his comrades.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 21

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