Martin Quinn, R.E.
Item
Title
Martin Quinn, R.E.
Who?
Martin Quinn, R.E.
Item(s)
Photo, 3 medals, certificate of discharge (1920), an embroidered postcard sent by Martin to his wife from France.
Story
Framed photo of the owner’s grandfather, Martin Quinn, R.E. Service No. 606234, 1874-1956. He enlisted in 1897 and was a career soldier. Martin was injured at the Somme, participated in other battles, also serving with the R.A., R.A.F. after that war, and with the Irish Fusiliers.
There are also 3 medals, two awarded while serving and one presented by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh on returning after the war.
There are also 3 medals, two awarded while serving and one presented by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh on returning after the war.
When?
1914-18
Where?
France
Contributor
George Quinn
Collection Day
Edinburgh 03.10.18
This item was submitted on March 24, 2019