Son of John Colley, of 18, Plato Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Previously reported as missing, then confirmed Killed in Action at Courcelette. One of six brothers serving with the Canadians.
Colley, Harry –
Personal details
- Surname: Colley
- Forename: Harry
- Date of birth: September 27th, 1892
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 23
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: September 15th, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 21st Battalion, Canadian Infantry.
- Service number: 141643
- Regiment: Not known
- Enlistment date: August 4th, 1915 - 1915-08-04
- Enlistment location: St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada
- Conflict: Not known
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
- CWGC reference: Not known
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 10/11/1916 10/11/1916 29/12/1916
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5g 6b* S2*