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Cpl. Colin Colgrave
British Army 6th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment
from:Sharrow, Sheffield
(d.29th September 1916)
My grandfather, Colin Colgrave, was injured by rifle fire at the Battle at Mouquet Farm. He suffered a septic compound fracture of his right thigh and was taken to No.3 Canadian General Hospital at Boulogne but sadly died there from gas gangrene at 05.15 on 29th of September 1916. He was 24 years old and left a widow Mary (nee Willoughby) and 2 children Olga Mary and Colin, aged 5 and 3.
My mother never talked about her father but after her death we found his medals and other mementos including a rosary from Lourdes, many photographs and silk postcards, and his cigarette case still containing 6 cigarettes.
Through research and family history websites I have gathered much information and copies of documents regarding Colin. His letters tell of loneliness and other relatives grief. Sadly, we have no-one to pass these treasures on to, so they will be given to the Yorkshire Regiment
Colin was born on 12 March 1892 and died 1916. He was awarded the Victory Medal, The 1914-1915 Star and the British War Medal. He is buried at the Bolougne Eastern Cemetery.
