Colin Fraser Barron was born on 20 September 1893 in Baldavie Cottage in Boyndie, Banffshire, Scotland. He emigrated to Canada in March 1910, becoming a railway worker in Toronto. He enlisted in the 48th Highlanders, a militia unit in May 1913 and was posted to H Company.   He volunteered for the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in January 1915 and allocated to D Company, 35th Battalion. At Shorncliffe Camp in England on 31 July 1915 he joined the 3rd Battalion CEF. He was promoted to Lance-Corporal on 8 April 1917, the day the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge.

Sgt Barron returned to Canada and was demobilized in April 1919. He re-enlisted in the 48th Highlanders of Canada and served until 1931 rising to Colour Sergeant Major. When the Second World War broke out, the 46-year-old joined the Royal Regiment of Canada and took part in the occupation of Iceland. He later became Provost Sergeant-Major at 1st Division headquarters in England. When the Second World War broke out, the 46-year-old joined the Royal Regiment of Canada and took part in the occupation of Iceland. He later became Provost Sergeant-Major at 1st Division headquarters in England. He retired as a Lieutenant and joined the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires for whom he worked at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the Don Jail, and Sunnybrook Hospital.  Colin Fraser Barron VC died on 15-Aug-58 and is buried in Toronto’s Prospect Cemetery.

London Gazette 31259 dated 31-3-19