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The Quin or Quinn family


The Quin family

The Quin family

Two Quin sisters, Ina and Reta (who became Mrs Roy), served in Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nusing Service (QAIMNS) nurses during the war, and both married officers whom they met through their work.

 

Ina returned to Guernsey after her marriage and lived in the Ville au Roi while Reta (Mrs Roy) lived in Bournemouth.


James Quin's Medals

William Quin's Medals

army cap

Among mementos brought back from the war was this army cap fashioned from a spent shell case

And this Pricess Mary's Christmas gift tin

....and this Princess Mary's Christmas gift tin

Our grateful thanks to the Deputy Francis Quin for providing the pictures


© Liz Walton 2007
 

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