| Regimental number | 3721 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Wool classer |
| Address | Wagga, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, E E Collins, Wagga, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 2 December 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 20 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 June 1916 |