| 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 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
