| Regimental number | 377 |
| Place of birth | Bega, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Newtown, Bega, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Robert Collins, Newtown, Bega, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Found guilty, 26 November 1914 of attemptiing to steal the property of a comrade: awarded 28 days' detention. Commenced return to Australia from suez on board HT 'Kyarra', 5 February 1915; discharged (disciplinary reasons: services no longer required), Melbourne, 11 March 1915. Medals: not eligible for war medals. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COLLINS James Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
