| Regimental number | 1632 |
| Place of birth | St John, Canada |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Lumberman |
| Address | Yourie, Cobargo, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr William Colburn, 213 Main Street, Fairville, St Johns, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Jennie COLBURN |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 1st October, 1918, during the attack on ESTREES this man did excellent work and displayed splendid initiative, gallantry and devotion as a Company Scout. Accompanied by one man, and the the face of intense machine gun fire, he succeeded in working his way into the Village and obtained information which enabled the Company to effect an entry with comparatively few casualties. Later on he moved forward as a Scout to the main body and succeeded in capturing a post and two prisoners. Throughout the operation he rendered very valuable service in obtaining reliable information. He was untiring in his efforts, displaying much bravery, and set a fine example to the other men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 48 |
| Place of burial | Cobargo Cemetery, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
