Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Colin Campbell Colebrook
In memory of:
Sergeant Colin Campbell Colebrook
October 29, 1895
Kinistino, Northwest Territories
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Service Number:
605
Age:
33
Division:
F - Prince Albert, Moosomin, Duck Lake & Batoche
Additional Information
Enlistment:
October 16, 1881
Sergeant Colebrook was from England. Prior to joining the NWMP he did school and clerical work. He was promoted to Corporal on February 1, 1886 and to Sergeant February 1, 1887. Sergeant was killed while attempting to arrest an escaped prisoner near Kinistino, Northwest Territories. Sergeant Colebrook had a wife, Ida, and a son.
Commemorated on Page 19 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honour Roll Book.
Digital Collection
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Inscription on grave marker – Photo courtesy of www.rcmpgraves.com -
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Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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