World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. Born in Burnley, Lancashire, he served as a Second Lieutenant in the 9th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment. During an attack on a German positions at Ypres, Belgium on September 16, 1917, when all the other officers of his company had become casualties, Second Lieutenant Colvin took command. Under heavy fire, he went with only two men to a dug-out, entered it alone and brought out 14 prisoners. He then proceeded to clear other dug-outs, alone or with only one man, capturing machine-guns, killing some of the enemy and taking a large number of prisoners. For most prestigious gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Major.
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. Born in Burnley, Lancashire, he served as a Second Lieutenant in the 9th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment. During an attack on a German positions at Ypres, Belgium on September 16, 1917, when all the other officers of his company had become casualties, Second Lieutenant Colvin took command. Under heavy fire, he went with only two men to a dug-out, entered it alone and brought out 14 prisoners. He then proceeded to clear other dug-outs, alone or with only one man, capturing machine-guns, killing some of the enemy and taking a large number of prisoners. For most prestigious gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Major.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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