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Military service
Service number:
793093
Age:
26
Rank:
Private
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)
Division:
42nd Bn. Canadian Inf .
Birth:
June 11, 1890
Souris, Prince Edward Island
Enlistment:
December 1, 1916
Campbelton, New Brunswick
Death:
April 25, 1917
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
III. D. 17.
Additional information
Son of John P. Quinn and his wife, Mary Rodgers.
Digital gallery of Private John Edward Quinn
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Letter (Page 2)
John' letter of Nov. 11, 1916 (page 2) to his mother Mary RODGERS. -
Transcribed Letter
John's letter of Nov. 11, 1916 (page 1 & 2 - translated) to his mother Mary RODGERS. -
Letter (Page 1)
John' letter of Nov. 11, 1916 (page 1) to his mother Mary RODGERS. -
Prayer Book
This is a picture of John Edward Quinn's prayer book and prayer beads. The book was in his shirt pocket when the enemy bullet sliced through the book at an angle, entered his body, and killed him. The prayer beads were in his pant pocket. - I have both of these in my possession if you wish to see them. -
Photo of John Edward Quinn
Private John E. Quinn and his dog Carlo. Picture taken by H. Desjardins, at Sayabec, Quebec, ca 1916 -
Memorial Card
Memorial card with picture of John E. Quinn -
Grave Marker
Picture of Pte. John Edward Quinn's tombstone at Bois Carré, British Cemetery at Thélus, Pas-de-Calais, France. Grave Plot III, # D.17. He was with the 42nd Canadian Battle Infantry, Private # 793093 -
Grave Marker
The grave marker at the Bois Carre British Cemetery located on Vimy Ridge at the eastern edge of the town of Thelus, France. The cemetery is about 6 kilometres from Canada's Vimy Memorial. May he rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013) -
Bois Carre British Cemetery
Bois Carre British Cemetery - The Bois Carre British Cemetery located on Vimy Ridge at the eastern edge of the town of Thelus, France. The cemetery is about 6 kilometres from Canada's Vimy Memorial.(John & Anne Stephens 2013) -
Medal
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Document
Here is the transition of the "Dead Man's Penny" from time-weathered to original polished bronze. -- Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Liz Quinn -
Memorial
Picture memorial which was given to family and friends. -
Newspaper Clipping
A newspaper article on Pte John Edward Quinn and his brother Pte William Quinn which appeared in the newspaper on November 11, 2011
Digital gallery of
Private John Edward Quinn
Digital gallery of
Private John Edward Quinn
Digital gallery of
Private John Edward Quinn
Digital gallery of
Private John Edward Quinn
Digital gallery of
Private John Edward Quinn
Digital gallery of
Private John Edward Quinn
Digital gallery of
Private John Edward Quinn
Digital gallery of
Private John Edward Quinn
Digital gallery of
Private John Edward Quinn
BOIS-CARRE BRITISH CEMETERY Pas de Calais, France
Thelus is a village 7 kilometres north of Arras and BOIS-CARRE BRITISH CEMETERY is about half a mile east of the village on the south side of the D49 road to Bailleul-sire-Berthoult.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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