C. Stanley Coltman
History
Charles Stanley (Stanley) Coltman was born in Ballarat. Charles and his brother Percy E. Coltman were both educated at Macarthur Street State School, Grenville College in Ballarat, and the Ballarat School of Mines where he studied Electrical Engineering. For some time he was attached to the Ballarat Electric Supply Company before the brothers had moved to Sydney to further their careers when they enlisted for service.
Charles sent cable message to his parents in Ballarat stating he was in Egypt resting and very well, however, he became ill with pneumonia, and it proved fatal. he died on 6th January 1916, aged 38 and is buried in the Cairo War Memorial Cemetery.[1]
Legacy
Charles Stanley Coltman served during the Boer War, and his World War One service is recognised inthe Ballarat Avenue of Honour. He died on 16 January 1916.
C. Stanley Coltman's name is listed in the Ballarat School of Mines Honor Roll. Killed in action.[2]
Coltman Place in the Ballarat suburb of Lucas was named after C.S. Coltman (tree 1357) and Percy E. Coltman (tree 1359.). [3]
Family
Charles was a widower, his wife dying shortly after their marriage.[4]
See also
Percy E. Coltman, brother
Notes
References
- ↑ https://www.lucasballarat.com.au/post/exhibition-launch, accessed 01/07/2021.
- ↑ Ballarat School of Mines Honor Roll, University of Ballarat Historical Collection cat.no 536
- ↑ Ballarat Courier, 03 May 2013.
- ↑ https://www.lucasballarat.com.au/post/exhibition-launch, accessed 01/07/2021.
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--Clare K.Gervasoni 12:45, 1 July 2021 (AEST)