| Regimental number | 502 |
| Place of birth | Moreland, Melbourne, Victoria |
| School | North Carlton State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Traveller |
| Address | 10 Smith Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Collins, 10 Smith Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Passchendaele, Ypres, Belgium |
| Age at death | 26.10 |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 115 |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has consistently rendered valuable service in observation posts, and has shown great courage and initiative under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |