| Surname: | Colwill |
| Initials: | E |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 2655198 |
| 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,/11 North Africa, Accidentally Killed, (should read killed in action), 20/7/1943. Casualty List 1261/18. List 1210, North Africa, rank should read W/Sgt.Edwin Colwill 28/9/48 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star with 1 army clasp, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- Not shown. 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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| Date of Death: | July 20, 1943 |
| Company: | 78 DIV PRO COY |
| CWGC Link: | 2103956 |
| Cemetery: | ENFIDAVILLE WAR CEMETERY, TUNISIA 🇹🇳 |
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