| Regimental number | 5995 |
| Place of birth | Carisbrook, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 531 Spencer Street, West Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E M Collins, 531 Spencer Street, West Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class I) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the period 20 February to 26 September, 1918. During the period under review he has rendered most conspicuous service on every occasion that the battalion has come into action, and owing to his administrative ability and cool gallantry under fire, the supply of ammunition forward has never failed. During the Hamel offensive his work was especially good, and on all other occasions he has also set a splendid example and rendered signal service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
