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QUINLAN - armed forces
« 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.
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Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
« Reply #2 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

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Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 04 November 07 21:02 GMT (UK) »
manny thanks
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FOR YOUR HELP I WILL CHECK OUT  BOTH SITES
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Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 04 February 12 19:42 GMT (UK) »
quinlan 47 chapel street altrincham?

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Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
« Reply #5 on: Saturday 04 February 12 20:02 GMT (UK) »
Hi Mario
Yes John Quinlan was born at 47Chapel St Altrincham
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Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
« Reply #6 on: Saturday 04 February 12 22:06 GMT (UK) »
he was my granddad. john winstanley as he was later known.

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Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: QUINLAN - armed forces
« Reply #8 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.
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