| 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 | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2862 Pte Bertram Campbell COLLINS, 3rd Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 15 May 1919. |
| 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 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
