| Regimental number | 747 |
| Place of birth | Rushden England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Stage hand |
| Address | Drake Street, West End, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Colburn, 7 St Thomas Cottages, Princess Road, Plumstead, England |
| Enlistment date | 8 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 May 1919 |
