Military service
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Served in Manitoba, Jamaica with Y Force, Hong Kong with C Force, Japan as a prisoner of war. He had 1,371 days of service, including 796 overseas.
To commemorate his sacrifice, the Manitoba government named Colvin Lake located southwest of Nueltin Lake in his honor in 1972.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, Defence Medal Hong Kong Bar.
Digital gallery of Private Frederick James Colvin
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Grave marker
Veterans Affairs Canada marked the 45th anniversary of the cease-fire and honours the 26,791 Canadians who served in the Korean War with a pilgrimage to the Land of the Morning Calm.<p> Photo by Veterans Affairs Canada. -
Photo of FREDERICK JAMES COLVIN
In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War 11 and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me. -
Photo of FREDERICK JAMES COLVIN
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Honour Roll
Honour Roll
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Private Frederick James Colvin
Digital gallery of
Private Frederick James Colvin
Digital gallery of
Private Frederick James Colvin
Digital gallery of
Private Frederick James Colvin
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 277 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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YOKOHAMA WAR CEMETERY Japan
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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