| Regimental number | 3210 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Benambra, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Wee Waa, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Collett, Wee Waa, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At MORLANCOURT on night 28/29th July 1918. Conspicuous gallantry and skilful leadership. This N.C.O. led his Section with great determination and dash overcoming all enemy resistance until final objective was reached. He then pushed forward and established an advanced post, digging in under extremely heavy shell and Machine Gun fire. He personally maintained touch with his flanks at this stage. When it was found necessary to withdraw this post a little, owing to its being too close to our standing barrage, and while superintending the withdrawal, a small counter-attacking party approached. Corporal COLLETT, single-handed, broke up this party with bayonet and bombs and although wounded remained on duty. This N.C.O. proved himself a gallant and skilful leader and set a splendid example to the men of his Section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Awarded the French Legion of Honour, 1998. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 101 |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | Obituary, 'Sydney Morning Herald', 29 October 1998 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
