Regimental number | 13 |
Place of birth | Duaringa, Queensland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Jeweller |
Address | Archer Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Height | 5' 10.5" |
Weight | 149 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Colvin, Archer Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
Previous military service | Served in 3rd Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Rockhampton, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on |
Medals |
Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 57 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Somali', 10 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 8 February 1919, for onward travel to Brisbane; appointment terminated (discharged), 30 April 1919. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as COLBIN. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 31 |
Place of burial | Rockhampton Cemetery, Queensland |
Sources | NAA: B2455, COLVIN Robert |