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Seven: Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant G. J. Quaintance, Devonshire Regiment, who was...
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Seven: Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant G. J. Quaintance, Devonshire Regiment, who was present on Malta throughout the Siege of the Island; took part in Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily; and later landed on Gold Beach on ‘D-Day’, 6 June 1944
1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France & Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue, Regular Army (5613617 C.Q.M. Sjt. G. J. Quaintance. Devon. R.) mounted for wear, nearly extremely fine (7) £200-£240
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Graham James Quaintance was born in Paignton, Devon in 1907. A Mason’s Labourer by trade he attested at Exeter for the Devonshire Regiment on 13 June 1924. Posted to the 1st Battalion at Blackdown he embarked with the battalion for Shanghai where in 1927 they formed part of the Shanghai Defence Force and served later in Malta and India. Promoted Corporal he was posted to the 2nd Battalion in Dover in 1934 and took part in the Coronation celebrations in London in May 1937. Promoted Sergeant he embarked with the 2nd Battalion for Malta 23 July 1938 and served on the Island throughout the siege during which time he was promoted Colour Sergeant and appointed Company Quartermaster Sergeant. The 2nd Battalion moved to Egypt in April 1943 before taking part in Operation Husky, landing on the beach at Marzamemi, Sicily on 10 July 1943 and taking part in the successful capture of the island. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in July 1943.
Returning home with the 2nd Battalion in October 1943, Quaintance was promoted Warrant Officer Class II and appointed Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant, before undergoing intensive training in preparation for the D-Day landings. Embarking in H.M.S. Glenroy at Southampton, the battalion transferred to Infantry Assault Vessels and landed near Les Roquettes, Gold Beach at 0630hrs on 6 June 1944, successfully capturing Longues Battery the following day. They took part in the Bocage actions before breaking out from Normandy following the liberation of Caen. They entered Brussels on 4 September 1944, advanced through Holland, crossed the Rhine in March 1945 and finally entering Berlin on 4 July 1945. Returning home he was released to the Reserve in January 1946 and was finally discharged on 15 August 1953. He died on 16 January 1967, aged 59.
Sold with copied service records confirming his medal entitlement and other research.
1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France & Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue, Regular Army (5613617 C.Q.M. Sjt. G. J. Quaintance. Devon. R.) mounted for wear, nearly extremely fine (7) £200-£240
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Graham James Quaintance was born in Paignton, Devon in 1907. A Mason’s Labourer by trade he attested at Exeter for the Devonshire Regiment on 13 June 1924. Posted to the 1st Battalion at Blackdown he embarked with the battalion for Shanghai where in 1927 they formed part of the Shanghai Defence Force and served later in Malta and India. Promoted Corporal he was posted to the 2nd Battalion in Dover in 1934 and took part in the Coronation celebrations in London in May 1937. Promoted Sergeant he embarked with the 2nd Battalion for Malta 23 July 1938 and served on the Island throughout the siege during which time he was promoted Colour Sergeant and appointed Company Quartermaster Sergeant. The 2nd Battalion moved to Egypt in April 1943 before taking part in Operation Husky, landing on the beach at Marzamemi, Sicily on 10 July 1943 and taking part in the successful capture of the island. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in July 1943.
Returning home with the 2nd Battalion in October 1943, Quaintance was promoted Warrant Officer Class II and appointed Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant, before undergoing intensive training in preparation for the D-Day landings. Embarking in H.M.S. Glenroy at Southampton, the battalion transferred to Infantry Assault Vessels and landed near Les Roquettes, Gold Beach at 0630hrs on 6 June 1944, successfully capturing Longues Battery the following day. They took part in the Bocage actions before breaking out from Normandy following the liberation of Caen. They entered Brussels on 4 September 1944, advanced through Holland, crossed the Rhine in March 1945 and finally entering Berlin on 4 July 1945. Returning home he was released to the Reserve in January 1946 and was finally discharged on 15 August 1953. He died on 16 January 1967, aged 59.
Sold with copied service records confirming his medal entitlement and other research.
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Seven: Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant G. J. Quaintance, Devonshire Regiment, who was present on Malta throughout the Siege of the Island; took part in Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily; and later landed on Gold Beach on ‘D-Day’, 6 June 1944
1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France & Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue, Regular Army (5613617 C.Q.M. Sjt. G. J. Quaintance. Devon. R.) mounted for wear, nearly extremely fine (7) £200-£240
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Graham James Quaintance was born in Paignton, Devon in 1907. A Mason’s Labourer by trade he attested at Exeter for the Devonshire Regiment on 13 June 1924. Posted to the 1st Battalion at Blackdown he embarked with the battalion for Shanghai where in 1927 they formed part of the Shanghai Defence Force and served later in Malta and India. Promoted Corporal he was posted to the 2nd Battalion in Dover in 1934 and took part in the Coronation celebrations in London in May 1937. Promoted Sergeant he embarked with the 2nd Battalion for Malta 23 July 1938 and served on the Island throughout the siege during which time he was promoted Colour Sergeant and appointed Company Quartermaster Sergeant. The 2nd Battalion moved to Egypt in April 1943 before taking part in Operation Husky, landing on the beach at Marzamemi, Sicily on 10 July 1943 and taking part in the successful capture of the island. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in July 1943.
Returning home with the 2nd Battalion in October 1943, Quaintance was promoted Warrant Officer Class II and appointed Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant, before undergoing intensive training in preparation for the D-Day landings. Embarking in H.M.S. Glenroy at Southampton, the battalion transferred to Infantry Assault Vessels and landed near Les Roquettes, Gold Beach at 0630hrs on 6 June 1944, successfully capturing Longues Battery the following day. They took part in the Bocage actions before breaking out from Normandy following the liberation of Caen. They entered Brussels on 4 September 1944, advanced through Holland, crossed the Rhine in March 1945 and finally entering Berlin on 4 July 1945. Returning home he was released to the Reserve in January 1946 and was finally discharged on 15 August 1953. He died on 16 January 1967, aged 59.
Sold with copied service records confirming his medal entitlement and other research.
1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France & Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue, Regular Army (5613617 C.Q.M. Sjt. G. J. Quaintance. Devon. R.) mounted for wear, nearly extremely fine (7) £200-£240
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Graham James Quaintance was born in Paignton, Devon in 1907. A Mason’s Labourer by trade he attested at Exeter for the Devonshire Regiment on 13 June 1924. Posted to the 1st Battalion at Blackdown he embarked with the battalion for Shanghai where in 1927 they formed part of the Shanghai Defence Force and served later in Malta and India. Promoted Corporal he was posted to the 2nd Battalion in Dover in 1934 and took part in the Coronation celebrations in London in May 1937. Promoted Sergeant he embarked with the 2nd Battalion for Malta 23 July 1938 and served on the Island throughout the siege during which time he was promoted Colour Sergeant and appointed Company Quartermaster Sergeant. The 2nd Battalion moved to Egypt in April 1943 before taking part in Operation Husky, landing on the beach at Marzamemi, Sicily on 10 July 1943 and taking part in the successful capture of the island. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in July 1943.
Returning home with the 2nd Battalion in October 1943, Quaintance was promoted Warrant Officer Class II and appointed Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant, before undergoing intensive training in preparation for the D-Day landings. Embarking in H.M.S. Glenroy at Southampton, the battalion transferred to Infantry Assault Vessels and landed near Les Roquettes, Gold Beach at 0630hrs on 6 June 1944, successfully capturing Longues Battery the following day. They took part in the Bocage actions before breaking out from Normandy following the liberation of Caen. They entered Brussels on 4 September 1944, advanced through Holland, crossed the Rhine in March 1945 and finally entering Berlin on 4 July 1945. Returning home he was released to the Reserve in January 1946 and was finally discharged on 15 August 1953. He died on 16 January 1967, aged 59.
Sold with copied service records confirming his medal entitlement and other research.
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