| Regimental number | 1838 |
| Place of birth | Derry, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Beaudesert, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 2.5" |
| Weight | 109 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Lizzie Anne Colvin, Ballyneagh, Monaymore, Derry, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/16/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Mooltan on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1838B |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front. Embarked Brisbane, 12 April 1916; disembarked Suez, 18 May 1916. Embarked Alexandria and proceeded to join the British Expeditionary Force, 6 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 15 June 1916; taken on strength of 4th Pioneer Bn, France, 10 August 1916. On leave, 4 August 1918; returned from leave, 16 August 1918; detached to Australian Corps Work Shops, France, 25 September 1917; transferred to Rations and Accommodatio, Royal Engineers, 19 November 1917. On leave, 4 March 1919; returned from leave, 30 March 1919. Marched out to Australian General Base Depot for return to Australia, 13 April 1919; proceeded overseas to England, 22 April 1919; marched into No 4 Group, Hurdcott, 23 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT ?Swakopmund?, 15 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne and proceeded to Brisbane, 2 August 1919; discharged Brisbane, 18 September 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COLVIN Richard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
