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Military service
Service number:
27254
Age:
19
Rank:
Private
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)
Division:
15th Bn.
Death:
June 3, 1916
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
Panel 18 - 24 - 26 - 30
Additional information
Son of Marion Sinclair (nee Thomson), of 130, Bolton Avenue, Toronto.
Digital gallery of Private Colin Mcleod Sinclair
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Press Clipping
In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Remembered by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
Press Clipping
In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Remembered by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
Newspaper Clipping
Pte. Colin McLeod Sinclair enlisted with the First Canadian Contingent at Valcartier Camp in Quebec on September 18th, 1914. His father was named as his next-of-kin and living at 297 Sumach St., Toronto, Ontario. His brother, Pte. Alexander Thompson Sinclair, 34669, is also mentioned in this article. He gave the same next-of-kin information, and both men indicated that they were carpenters. Alexander Sinclair enlisted on September 23rd, 1914 at Valcartier Camp. He survived the war. -
Cap Badge
Cap Badge 15th Bn Submitted by Capt V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Shoulder Patch
Shoulder Patch 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada). Submitted by Capt V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Inscription
Menin Gate panel where Private Colin Sinclair is commemorated. Photo by BGen Young (ret) and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Memorial
The memorial on Observatory Ridge was unveiled and dedicated on 22 October 2011 to commemorate the actions of the 15th Battalion CEF (48th Highlanders of Canada) on 3 June 1916 during the Battle of Mount Sorrel. Photo by BGen (ret) G Young and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Bn Memorial Project. -
Memorial Plaque
The memorial on Observatory Ridge was unveiled and dedicated on 22 October 2011 to commemorate the actions of the 15th Battalion CEF (48th Highlanders of Canada) on 3 June 1916 during the Battle of Mount Sorrel. Photo by BGen (ret) G Young and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Bn Memorial Project. -
Record of Service
Record of Service Card (front side). From archives 48th Highlanders of Canada Regimental Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Record of Service
Record of Service Card (reverse side). From archives 48th Highlanders of Canada Regimental Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Memorial
Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
Photo of COLIN MCLEOD SINCLAIR
Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
Memorial
Inscription on the Menin Gate … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram April 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram April 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram May 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram May 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram July 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram March 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Private Colin Mcleod Sinclair
Digital gallery of
Private Colin Mcleod Sinclair
Digital gallery of
Private Colin Mcleod Sinclair
Digital gallery of
Private Colin Mcleod Sinclair
Digital gallery of
Private Colin Mcleod Sinclair
Digital gallery of
Private Colin Mcleod Sinclair
Digital gallery of
Private Colin Mcleod Sinclair
Digital gallery of
Private Colin Mcleod Sinclair
Digital gallery of
Private Colin Mcleod Sinclair
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 163 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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