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Robert Frances COLLINS

Regimental number2118
Place of birthGrafton, New South Wales
SchoolPublic School, Grafton, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationGrocer
Address4 Pacific Parade, Manly, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret Alcorn, 4 Pacific Parade, Manly, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date26 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on 16 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
FateDied of wounds 12 August 1915
Place of death or woundingLone Pine, Gallipoli
Date of death12 August 1915
Age at death20.10
Place of burialChatby War Memorial Cemetery (Row L, Grave No. 45), Egypt
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
35
Family/military connectionsNil
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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