War Service
Quinn enlisted in the Australian Army in June 1940 as a Warrant Officer Class 2 (while still serving as Captain/Coach) and was shipped out to fight in the North African campaign. Showing the same fearlessness that he displayed in football, Warrant Officer Quinn was awarded the Military Medal for bravery at the Siege of Tobruk. During the war, which also included action in the Pacific, Quinn severely injured his knee, arm and face and it was feared that he may never play again.
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