| Regimental number | 2158 |
| Place of birth | New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Alexander Collins, Yelarbon, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2157 Pte Clarence Matthew COLLINS, 2nd Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 4 March 1919. |
| Other details |
Wounded on reconnaissance during Turkish attack, Romani (gun shot wound, left foot, mild: result of negligence), 4 August 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Kanowna', 22 September 1916; discharged, Brisbane (medically unfit), 13 December 1916. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COLLINS Alexander William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
