Brumby, Colin Stanley
photo from Margaret Hill, his daughter
C.S. BRUMBY
Colin Stanley Brumby ('Col')
26592 Private, South Staffordshire Regiment
40451 Private, Worcestershire Regiment
Served with 40450 Private Robert Brown (above)
Born 18th April 1897 in Scotter
Son of Henry (a cutter and tailor from Cleatham) and Evelina (nee Wells of Epworth)
Became apprenticed to his father
Enlisted 20th May 1916
Reported as wounded in November 1917; suffered a severe injury
Discharged 26th July 1919 as a result of wounds
Received Silver War Badge B274624
Married Dorothy Streets of Northorpe in September 1924
Had a tailoring shop at 1 The Green, known locally as "Brumby's Corner"
Father to Margaret Joyce, Alan and Michael
Scotter Parish Clerk from at least 1928 until his death
Each year kept a pig in a building in Sun and Anchor's yard, across the road from his home
Scotter rate collector for many years
Member of Scotter Bowls Club
Enjoyed a Saturday night pint and game of dominoes at the White Swan
His wife gave piano lessons and played the St. Peter's Church organ
Died 9th October 1960 aged 63
Buried alongside his wife in Scotter Cemetery and close to his parents
took a daily stroll around the village and Colin's Walk named in his memory.
Brother of Henry Wesley (below)