| Regimental number | 2500 |
| Place of birth | Watchem, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | 118 Evans Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Collins, 118 Evans Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 13 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on 29 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 November 1918 |
| Date of death | 14 May 1970 |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |