| Regimental number | 513 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Hammer driver |
| Address | Alice M Colbert, Albert Street, Parramatta North, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Alice M Colbert, Albert Street, Parramatta North, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 4036 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry near MOLENAAREISTHOEK on 26th September, 1917. This Sapper was one of a party detailed for laying communications for the Infantry during the attack. He went forward into our outpost line, ascertained the location of Company Headquarters, and then laid tracks back to Battalion Headquarters, all under heavy shell and rifle fire. On completion of his work he assisted in the carrying of wounded to the rear. He set a fine example of courage and cheerfulness under the most trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3119 Pte Sydney COLBERT, 45th Bn, killed in action, 13 October 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
