CATTANACH, Colin James
| Service Numbers: | 18010, 1/8010 |
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| Enlisted: | 16 March 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Last Unit: | Army Signals Corps |
| Born: | WARWICK, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, 20 August 1922 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | 12 June 2010, aged 87 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Australian Capital Territory Garden of Remembrance |
World War 2 Service
| 16 Mar 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, 18010 | |
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| 9 Sep 1946: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, 18010, Signals Headquarters |
Malayan Emergency Service
| 3 Oct 1951: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Captain, 1/8010, Army Signals Corps |
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Vietnam War Service
| 12 May 1966: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Lieutenant Colonel, 18010 | |
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| 23 Oct 1966: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Lieutenant Colonel, 18010 | |
| 23 Aug 1967: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Lieutenant Colonel, 18010 | |
| 25 Jun 1970: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Lieutenant Colonel, 18010 | |
| 7 May 1971: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Lieutenant Colonel, 18010 |
Colin
Colin was my grandfather's "baby" brother. Colin married and he had six children of his own and many grandchildren, who would know way more than me, so I hope they will add to these records.
Colin' served in WWII, Malayan Emergency and South Vietnam
He was very sporty played rugby and later had a farm in northern NSW. I just remember him as the kindest person. I was honoured to meet up with Uncle Colin and his wife Aunty Nell when they were on a cruise ship in 2007 docked in Auckland for a few hours and met my baby daughter. Colin told me stories about my grandfather who had passed away, and he insisted to give me money to buy my baby a pretty dress. I wish there had been time that day to ask him more about his life and service.
Submitted 17 May 2026 by Emma Hughes
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