| Regimental number | 3089 |
| Place of birth | Tralee, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | 19 Kent Street, Yarraville, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 45 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary E Collins, 19 Kent Street, Yarraville, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/14/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COLLINS John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
