| Regimental number | 573 |
| Place of birth | Todmorden England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 573 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Frederick Collins, 35 Benson Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England |
| Enlistment date | 1 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 30 April 1919 |