| Date of birth | |
| Other Names | COLLINS, Archibald John~ |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
| Address | Camperdown, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A M Collins, 'Rockwood', Hilda Street, Wahroonga, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | 2nd Casualty Clearing Station |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: AMC Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of the evacuation of wounded during intense fighting. Although the A.D.S. in which he was located was subjected to heavy enemy artillery fire, by his splendid energy, coolness, and courage, he was enabled to evacuate safely several hundred casualties. his magnificent example inspired all who came in contact with him and stimulated junior officers and exhausted stretcher bearers to further efforts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in organizing a party of forty stretcher bearers, leading them through two barrages to the front line, and dressing and attending wounded under heavy fire and direct observation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
