Regimental number | 22114 |
Place of birth | Orroroo, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Cowell via Franklin Harbour, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23.9 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Weight | 149 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, W W Collins, Orroroo, South Australia |
Previous military service | Served for 6 months in the 17th Australian Light Horse; resigned. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 23, Battery 108 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/133/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Rio Padros', 27 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 1 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 67 |
Place of burial | Enfield Memorial Park, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, COLLINS Eric William |