| Regimental number | 2543 |
| Place of birth | Waratah, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Address | Waratah, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Columbine, Waratah, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 2034 Sergeant Clarence Murray COLUMBINE, 40th Bn, returned to Australia, 8 April 1918; 430 Lance Corporal Albert COLUMBINE, 4th Machine Gun Bn, returned to Australia, 13 October 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
