Monday 26 November 2007

Private Arthur Coltman

Born on 20 January 1894 in England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Lucy Coltman, Burton on Trent, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as farm help, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 January 1915 (number 410100) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 26 April 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery (grave II.F.5), Belgium.

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