| Regimental number | 492 |
| Place of birth | Ulverston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Chairmaker |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.9 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Miss R Collins, 12 Esplanade, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served for 18 months in the 92nd Infantry, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Pontville, Tasmania |
| Unit name | 3rd Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia, 13 October 1918; discharged, 23 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 35 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COLLINGS Thomas James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
