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Edward James COLLINS

Regimental number2801
Date of birth--/--/1890
Place of birthOxford England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressWalla Walla, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, E J Collins, Headstone Road, Harrow, England
Enlistment date1 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollRegimental Quartermaster Sergaent
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918).
Recommendation date: 1 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Accidentally killed, 1923.
Date of death--/--/1923
Age at death33
Place of burialWalla Walla Cemetery, New South Wales

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