Lives of the First World War

The above is a photograph of Gunner Colin Corbett. R.G.A., killed in action on the 10th December, 1916. The third son of Mr and Mrs Corbett, Rhives Farm, Delny, he was well known in Dingwall, where he was employed with Mr Macmillan, grocer, for five years as a storeman. He was very popular amongst his companions, being recognised as a quiet and intelligent young man. Deceased enlisted in October, 1915, and was for some time training at Invergordon. Subsequently he proceeded to England, and went to France early in June last. His parents were looking forward to his home-coming at Christmas when the sad news arrived about his death. In a letter to Mrs Corbett, the officer commanding the battery writes: "Gunner Corbett, in my opinion, was an excellent soldier who did his duty at all times. I am certain he rests now with the many other brave young men who have died in defence of their King and Country, and is happier by far than those who remain to carry on the fight."

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