| Regimental number | 4789 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Next of kin | Brother, William Collins, 122 Cameron Place, Middle Park, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 18 April 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 21 June 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 May 1919 |