| Regimental number | 5962 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Oakleigh, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 13 Hope Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, T Colvin, 13 Hope Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 12 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Le Peuplier near Caestre on 29 April 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at LE PEUPLIER near CAESTRE on 29th April, 1918. The enemy concentrated a heavy shell fire on the billet occupied by the Headquarters of 2nd Australian Field Artillery Brigade. Direct hits were obtained in the first few rounds, and several later, killing two other ranks, and badly wounding three officers and several other ranks. Gunner COLVIN was one of a rescue party and under continuous shell fire gave great assistance in rescuing wounded men from the building. He attended to their wants and assisted in carrying them to a place of safety. He showed a fine example of courage throughout under exceptionally trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousin (1st): 220 Pte John CRABTREE, 4th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 May 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Taken on strength, and attached to 5th Battery, Cairo-Heliopolis, 7 December 1915; transferred to 5th Battery, Tel el Kebir, 19 January 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 22 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 28 March 1916. Wounded in action, remaining at duty, 29 April 1918. Awarded the Military Medal. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 3 February 1919; commenced return to Australia from devonport on board HT 'Suffolk', 12 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 5 June 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
