| Regimental number | 5073 |
| Place of birth | Meredith, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Address | 125 Edwards Street, Essendon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Son, Richard R G Colclough, 125 Edwards Street, Essendon, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He constructed a Lewis gun position with great skill under heavy shell fire. When the enemy attacked, he handled his men with great coolness, and, though wounded, remained at his post preparing against a flank attack when the enemy had gained a footing in the trenches on his right. He set a magnificent example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: Croix de Guerre (Belgium) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5935 Corporal Herbert George Howe COLCLOUGH, 58th Bn, returned to Australia, 11 January 1919; 3370 Pte William Archibald Gordon COLCLOUGH, 57th Bn, returned to Australia, 21 April 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished conduct Medal, Croix de Guerre, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
