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Alfred COLBERT

Regimental number513
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationHammer driver
AddressAlice M Colbert, Albert Street, Parramatta North, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Alice M Colbert, Albert Street, Parramatta North, New South Wales
Enlistment date1 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 12 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll4036
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 9 March 1919
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: 7 March 1918

Family/military connectionsBrother: 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

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