Sunday 18 November 2007

Private William Ernest Colborne

Born on 6 February 1892 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. W.H. Colborne, Westboro, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Westboro, Ontario, trade as painter, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 10 July 1916 (number 246583) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 19 or 20 February 1918 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 10 August 1918 - repatriated on 8 December 1918.

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