Laurence Wadeson COLTISH

COLTISH, Laurence Wadeson

Service Number: VX74419
Enlisted: 3 February 1942
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 2nd/24th Infantry Battalion
Born: Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 10 April 1913
Home Town: Timboon, Corangamite, Victoria
Schooling: State School, Victoria
Occupation: Farm Labourer
Died: Died of wounds, New Guinea, 11 September 1943, aged 30 years
Cemetery: Lae War Cemetery
C.A 3., Lae War Cemetery, Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
Memorials: Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour
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World War 2 Service

3 Sep 1939: Involvement Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, VX74419
3 Feb 1942: Enlisted Private, VX74419
3 Feb 1942: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, VX74419, 2nd/24th Infantry Battalion
11 Sep 1943: Involvement Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, 2nd/24th Infantry Battalion

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Biography contributed by Elizabeth Allen

Laurence Wadeson COLTISH was born in Geelong, Victoria on 10th April, 1913

His parents were Percy COLTISH & Laura Emmaline LAWRENCE

He married Leura May RANDS in Victoria in 1935

Biography contributed by Nancy McAdie

ROLL OF HONOR.
 
Pte. L. Coltish Dies Of Wounds.
ANOTHER fine young man of
this district, Pte. Laurence Wadeson Coltish, of
Brucknell, has given his life in the service of his country, having died on September 11,
as a result of wounds received in New Guinea.
He joined the A.I.F. early in 1942 and also served in theMiddle East, returning with the 9th Division.
LEAVES YOUNG FAMILY.
Aged 30, he was the third son of Corporal and Mrs PercivalColtish, of Queenscliff. He leaves a wife, formerly Miss May Rands, of Timboon, and
four children under the age of six years. Deep sympathy is felt for them in their sad loss.
Pte. Coltish attended the State school at Queenscliff andhad lived in Timboon and Brucknell districts for the past 11 years. He was dairying for Messrs R. and S. Taylor at Brucknell for several years.
KEEN SPORTSMAN.
He was a keen sportsman and very popular with all. He played cricket and football for both Timboon and Curdles clubs. As a fast bowler he was very suc-
cessful and as a half back helped to win several premierships.
SHIRE SERVICE
A tribute to his memory will be paid by Heytesbury Shire Council at a public service at the Shire Hall, Cobden, next Wednesday, October 13, at 2 pm.

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