| Notes: | CMP. 78 Div Pro Coy. 17/6/1931 he enlisted in the Coldstream Guards at Exeter for 3/9 years, born 27/3/1913 at Hatland, Bideford, Devon, Occupation Storekeeper, 18/11/1920 compulsory transfer to CMP. 20/7/43 Died. He was born in Devonshire and resided in Exeter. War Diary, 78 Div Pro Coy, WO169/8834. 20/7/43 Lt North H B and Sgt Colwill E killed when jeep ran over a mine. Inscription on gravestone: In loving memory of my beloved husband, we who loved him will never forget. Casualty List 1210, North Africa, Accidentally Killed, 20/7/1943. Casualty List 1261. List 1210, North Africa, rank should read W/Sgt.
Edwin Colwill.
Police Review, 24/9/43, page 467, Metro News. Roll of Honour. PC Colwill (H), Sergeant, Corps of Military Police, killed on active service. Police Review, 24/9/1943, page 467. |
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