| Regimental number | 3139 |
| Place of birth | Farrell Flat, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Farrells Flat, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, W P Collins, Farrells Flat, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal For gallantry and devotion to duty at Mont de Merris near Strazeele on night 2-3 June 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of a machine gun which was pushed out into "No Man's Land" to protect the flank of an attack. Upon the attack opening he noticed a hostile machine gun enfilading the attacking waves, and immediately engaged this gun at 50 yards. He put it out of action, killing one of the gunners, wounding another, while a third and the machine gun were captured and brought back. By his great courage and determined action he undoubtedly saved many casualties, and materially assisted in the success of the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6981 Pte Walter George COLLINS, 10th Bn, killed in action, 18 September 1918. |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Place of burial | Burra Cemetery, South Australia |
