Quantrill

Quantrill is a surname of English origin and may refer to:

• William Quantrill, Confederate soldier
• Quantrill's Raiders, a guerrilla group commanded by William Quantrill
• Paul Quantrill, baseball pitcher
• The Quantrells, a Motown group

Quantrill Antony Peter

Born 8th May 1968 Nocton Hall (RAF Base - both parents serving in Armed Foces)

Joined Royal Navy Dec 2011

Married to Christine Quantrill

3 Daughters (Elisha, Rebecca and Jessica)

Most notable achievements:

July 2004 whilst out on a night with wife in Shawlands, Glasgow, saw an individual being assaulted by 2 men. Went to intervene, and as did so a third man turned up to join in assault. 3rd man drew revolver on assaultee at which time Antony intervened and disarmed the gunman, fighting him to the pavement to restrain him. Off Duty Police Officer then assisted in restaint. Gunmans adversarys (12 in number) then began prolonged assault with Antony successfully fighting them off using handgun as a striking weapon. Attack lasted approxiamately 10 minutes. Police then arrived and took gunman into custody.

Antony received: Police Commendation, Sir James Duncan Medal for Outstanding Bravery, Awarded Scotlands Hero of 2004 in Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle by Malcolm McConnel (then Scottish First Minister).

July 2007 Served in Kosovo on NATO Peacekeeping Duties

May 2008 Retired from Royal Navy achieving Rate of Chief Petty Officer Submariner