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John Edward Quinn

In memory of:

Private John Edward Quinn

April 25, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

793093

Age:

26

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

Division:

42nd Bn. Canadian Inf .

Additional Information

Born:

June 11, 1890
Souris, Prince Edward Island

Enlistment:

December 1, 1916
Campbelton, New Brunswick

Son of John P. Quinn and his wife, Mary Rodgers.

Commemorated on Page 312 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BOIS-CARRE BRITISH CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

III. D. 17.

Location:

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.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Medal

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    Medal
  • 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

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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.

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    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

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    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
  • Photo of John Edward Quinn– Private John E. Quinn and his dog Carlo. Picture taken by H. Desjardins, at Sayabec, Quebec, ca 1916

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    Photo of John Edward Quinn
    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

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    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

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    Grave Marker
    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
  • 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.

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    Prayer Book
    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.
  • 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)

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    Grave Marker
    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)

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    Bois Carre British Cemetery
    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)
  • Letter (Page 1)– John' letter of Nov. 11, 1916 (page 1) to his mother Mary RODGERS.

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    Letter (Page 1)
    Letter (Page 1) – John' letter of Nov. 11, 1916 (page 1) to his mother Mary RODGERS.
  • Letter (Page 2)– John' letter of Nov. 11, 1916 (page 2) to his mother Mary RODGERS.

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    Letter (Page 2)
    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.

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    Transcribed Letter
    Transcribed Letter – John's letter of Nov. 11, 1916 (page 1 & 2 - translated) to his mother Mary RODGERS.

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