| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Veterinary surgeon |
| Address | Maryborough, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W M Collins, High Street, Maryborough, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in Melbourne University Rifles. |
| Enlistment date | 29 July 1918 |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | Australian Army Veterinary Corps, July 1918 Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Port Darwin on 14 September 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Veterinary Corps |
