| Regimental number | 3268 |
| Place of birth | Merriwa New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Ringwood, Merriwa, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, W.T. Collins, Ringwood, Merriwa, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy were heavily bombing his post he went alone over the parapet, and with great dash bombed the enemy from their position and saved many casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2594 Driver Russell Ernest COLLINS, 4th Bn, returned to Australia, 20 April 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
