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Title: QUINLAN - armed forces
Post by: TSB on Sunday 04 November 07 15:43 GMT (UK)
east lanashire regment.
i have been informed that a JOHN QUINLAN  born 1898.
joined the ELR in 1918 till1922.
i have no army number for him,can he be traced with so little
to go on.?
any help most welcome.
                              tsb
Title: Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
Post by: km1971 on Sunday 04 November 07 17:00 GMT (UK)
Hi tsb

As he was still serving in 1921 his records are still held by the MOD, and only available to a close relative. See - http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/service_records.html . The good news is they seem to have relaxed their requirement for the service number to be provided.

ken
Title: Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
Post by: liverpool annie on Sunday 04 November 07 17:02 GMT (UK)



Hi tsb !

Well here's a start ! you can download his medal card from the Archives for 3 pounds 50 !!  :)

Medal card of Quinlan, John

East Lancashire Regiment
22184
Corporal
Manchester Regiment
86091
Corporal
Date
1914-1920

http://www.rootschat.com/links/025j/

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Annie  :)
Title: Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
Post by: TSB on Sunday 04 November 07 21:02 GMT (UK)
manny thanks
LIVERPOOL ANNIE /ANDKM1971
FOR YOUR HELP I WILL CHECK OUT  BOTH SITES
           THANKS AGAIN
Title: Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
Post by: mario66 on Saturday 04 February 12 19:42 GMT (UK)
quinlan 47 chapel street altrincham?
Title: Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
Post by: TSB on Saturday 04 February 12 20:02 GMT (UK)
Hi Mario
Yes John Quinlan was born at 47Chapel St Altrincham
Title: Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
Post by: mario66 on Saturday 04 February 12 22:06 GMT (UK)
he was my granddad. john winstanley as he was later known.
Title: Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
Post by: TSB on Sunday 05 February 12 07:32 GMT (UK)
Hi Mario.
            John was also my uncle even though i never met him.
            John had a son Keith who i speak to now and then  he sent me a photo of his dad in the army if you would like a copy i will e-mail it to you ifyou send me your addresse.
                                brian
Title: Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
Post by: mario66 on Sunday 05 February 12 11:00 GMT (UK)
keith is my father, sorry brian we have spoke before when keith lived in altrincham. i will keep you posted if i find out any more details.