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16923   Rifleman Thomas H Quinn
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Dated added: 30/12/2015   Last updated: 08/11/2021
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 14th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles (British Army)
Died: 27/03/1918 (Killed in Action)
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Summary      
Thomas H Quinn was the son of Mrs Margaret Quinn. Thomas was born in Caledon, County Tyrone. Thomas Quinn enlisted in Belfast. Rifleman Thomas H Quinn was serving with the 1st Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles when he was killed in action on 27th March 1918 in France and Flanders. In his will Rifleman Thomas Quinn left all to his mother Mrs M Quinn, who was living at 122 Utility Street, Donegal Place, Belfast.
Further Information
Thomas H Quinn was the son of Mrs Margaret Quinn.
Thomas was born in Caledon, County Tyrone.
The Belfast Street Directory of 1912 lists 122 Utility Street as vacant. The 1918 directory lists the resident as William Quinn, a labourer.
Thomas Quinn enlisted in Belfast.
Medal card
Private Thomas Quinn arrived in France with the Royal Irish Rifles on 5th October 1915
Rifleman Thomas H Quinn was serving with the 1st Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles when he was killed in action on 27th March 1918 in France and Flanders.
In his will Rifleman Thomas Quinn left all to his mother Mrs M Quinn, who was living at 122 Utility Street, Donegal Place, Belfast.
Last Will and Testament of Thomas H Quinn:
In the event of my death, I leave all my money due me by the Paymaster to my mother M Quinn, 122 Utility Street, Donegal Place, Belfast. Private T H Quinn, Reg No 16923. 14th Royal Irish Rifles
Rifleman Thomas Quinn is buried in Ham British Cemetery at Muille-Villett in France. His inscription reads: THEIR GLORY SHALL NOT BE BLOTTED OUT
Rifleman Thomas H Quinn is listed on page 143 of the Armagh War Dead book.
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Relevant Dungannon Area Locations
No Location Region Location Notes Longtitude Latitude
1 Caledon Caledon Born in Caledon 54.351117 -6.836911
References and Links
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1 Belfast Street Directory 1912 122 Utility Street - vacant
2 Belfast Street Directory 1918 122 Utility Street - Quinn, William, labourer
3 National Archives of Ireland Last Will and Testament of Thomas H Quinn
4 National Archives UK Medal Card can be purchased here
5 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Thomas H Quinn's headstone can be purchased here.
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