| Regimental number | 1825 |
| Place of birth | Laura, South Australia |
| Other Names | Andrews, Colin Dawson |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Laura, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret Andrews, Laura, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Alfred and Maggie ANDREWS; Wife: Marjory May ANDREWS |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3509 Pte George Wright ANDREWS, 32nd Bn, returned to Australia, 8 September 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 3 July 1917; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left thigh and leg), Adelaide, 25 February 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death not attributed to War service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 49 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ANDREWS Colin Lawson |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
