Date of birth | |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Heppleholme, Winchester, Midland Railway, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 40 |
Height | 5' 11.5" |
Weight | 189 lbs |
Next of kin | Mrs S C M Colpitts, Heppleholme, Winchester, Midland Railway, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Army Provost Corps |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).2 Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 7 November 1919; disembarked, Fremantle, 19 December 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Perth, 19 March 1920. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, COLPITTS John Watson |