Born Hull 1899. Son of Maria Quinn, of 1, Edwins Place, Porter Street, Hull (war Pension address). described a 5 foot, 6 inches tall, 132 lbs weight, 36-38 inch chest, brown eyes, black hair, Roman Catholic religion.
Enlisted on 25/04/1915, giving his age as 19. Served as Private, 70552, Rifle Brigade and 2nd Machine Gun Corps. Posted to France, on 14/12/1915. Wounded by gas, on 20/08/1917 and invalided to England. Wounded again by gas, on 09/04/1918 and taken prisoner. Repatriated via Switzerland, on 31/08/1918. Discharged on 28/02/1919. He had served in the army for 3 years and 310 days. Awarded Silver Badge (No: B315834).
Died on 12/07/1924, aged 25.
First name:
WILLIAM
Regiment:
Military Number:
70552
Rank:
Private
Date Died
12/07/1924
Age:
25
