Russell Ernest COLLINS

Regimental number2594
Place of birthMerriwa New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrazier
AddressRingwood, Merriwa, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, W T Collins, Ringwood, Merriwa, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 April 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3268 Corporal Percival Quinton John COLLINS DCM, 1st Bn, returned to Australia, 21 March 1919.
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Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal