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posted on 2024-01-15, 08:31 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

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.

History

Name of contributor(s)

George Quinn

Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to

Martin Quinn, R.E.

Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place

1914-1918

Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place

France

Object(s)

Photo, 3 medals, certificate of discharge (1920), an embroidered postcard sent by Martin to his wife from France.

Community Collection Day

Scottish Roadshow, Edinburgh (03/10/18)

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