| Regimental number | 2862 |
| Place of birth | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.9 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 141 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Weekly Collins, Orroroo, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 4.5 years in the17th Australian Light Horse; left the district; previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Orari', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 11 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cleve Cemetery, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COLLINS Bertram Campbell |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
