Anzac Day Stories

Honouring the brave men & women who represented their country during war.

LEST WE FORGET - ANZAC DAY 25 APRIL

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Albert George Quinn and Alexander Anthony Quinn

My uncle Albert George Quinn 1899-1976 (my fathers older brother) enlisted when he was underage (16) and served in the 19th Battalion in France. He was wounded in 1917 (he was wounded in the leg and lost an eye) and was returned to Australia in 1918. My uncle Alexander Anthony Quinn 1901-1943 enlisted in the Australian Army in WW2...

By David Quinn
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Bert Sydney Rance

My late Father Bert Sydney Rance born in Wyalkatchem Western Australia on 21/2/1922 Bert joined the R.A.A.F. in 1942 and was a Navigator / Gunner and flew in a variety of planes including The Wirraway, Beaufort Bombers and the Vultee Vengeance in the New Guinea Islands, little is known about his missions as they are still classified. He was with with 21 squadron witch later merged with 275 Squadron...

By Len Rance
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William Henry Preston

My mothers father William Henry Preston 1895 - 1975 (Pop) tried to join the Australian Army in 1914 but was rejected for some reason. He then worked his way back to England as a stoker and enlisted in the English Army in 1915...

By David Quinn
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William Percy Preston

My pop's uncle enlisted in the Australian Army in WW1 as William Percy Preston 1883 - 1943. Served in the 32nd battalion AIF. Was wounded in France and returned to Australia in 1919. He is listed in the Census in England as Percy William Preston...

By David Quinn
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