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We remember Desmond Hilary Quin
We remember Desmond Hilary Quin
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Brendan Quin
Source:3631920
1890
1892
sibling
Gerald Quin
Source:3631920
1892
1894
1900
sibling
Ita Quin
Source:3631920
1900
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:3631920
1901
1901
location
13 Bridewell Street, Tarbert, Kerry
Ireland
parents address
Source:3631920
1901
1903
sibling
Kevin Quin
Source:3631920
1903
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:3631920
1911
1911
employment
Student
United Kingdom
Source:3631920
1911
1911
location
7 Lebanon Gardens, Wandsworth, London, S W
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3631920
1911
education
Wimbledon College
United Kingdom
Source:3631920
service
British Army
Private
2904
London Regiment
Source:3631920
service
British Army
Lieutenant
The Queen's Regiment
Source:3631920
service
British Army
Private
County of London Battalion
28th Artists Rifles
Source:3631920
service
British Army
Lieutenant
The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:3631920
service
British Army
Lieutenant
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
Source:7199034
location
19 Albert Road, Wimbledon. SW20
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3631920
1918
death
Killed in Action
Doiran
Greece
Source:7199034
Source:3631920
18th September 1918
burial
Greece
Source:7199034
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Desmond Hilary |
| Initials | DH |
| Last Name | Quin |
| Source | 3631920 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Bridewell Street, Tarbert, Kerry | Ireland | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 19 Albert Road, Wimbledon. SW20 | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 7 Lebanon Gardens, Wandsworth, London, S W | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2904 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | The Queen's Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | County of London Battalion | 28th Artists Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment | 5th Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Quin | father | ||
| Helen | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Quin | brother | 1890 | |
| Gerald Quin | brother | 1892 | |
| Ita Quin | sister | 1900 | |
| Kevin Quin | brother | 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 6'4" |
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Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Paul21340 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Paul21340 | |
| GRO War Death Army Officers Indices (1914 to 1921) Transcription | Paul21340 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul21340 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Irish RFC War Heroes | Paul21340 | |
| Wimbledon College - Roll of Honour | Paul21340 | |
| 1901 Irish Census - 13 Bridewell Street,Tarbert, Kerry | Paul21340 |
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