| Regimental number | 2787 |
| Place of birth | Burra, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Pastoralist |
| Address | Collinsville, via Hallett, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Collins, Collinsville, via Hallett, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 24 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 16 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 March 1919 |
