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Pte. James Quinn
British Army 2nd Btn. Kings Own Scottish Borderers

(d.14th Sep 1914)
Private James Quinn enlisted in Jarrow, served in the 2nd Battalion the King's Own Scottish Borderers and died on the 14th September 1914. He is remembered at the Jarrow Library and Crouy-Vauxrot French National Cemetery, Cruoy.B.3.
His medal card shows his award of the 1914 Star, British War and Victory Medals. There is also a mention of a clasp but no further details. He was killed in action very early in the war in all probability during the retreat from Mons as the 5th Division were heavily involved.
James was the son of Mr and Mrs James Quinn of 78 Stephenson St. Willington Quay, North Shields. He was married to Emmeline M Quinn nee Ryan of 495 Willington Street, Felling.
Update: He is also remembered in the Book of Remembrance At Edinburgh Castle. He had a daughter Mary Constance.

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