Regimental number | 2552 |
Place of birth | Woodville, South Australia |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Student |
Address | Upper Sturt, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, William Edward Colman, Upper Sturt, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In broad daylight he led his men across the open, entered the enemy line, and captured some 800 yards of trench, together with 20 prisoners, inflicting considerable losses on the enemy. The success of this operation was due to his courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |