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Trooper George Collins

Commemorated at
Memorial Name
Wellington Cenotaph and Great War Memorial Gates
Bodangora First World War Memorial and Lone Pine
Given name
G
Family name
Collins
Gender
Male
Service number
1621
Conflicts
First World War, 1914–18
Fate
Died of wounds (DOW)
Fate date
12 August 1916
Additional information
Place of birth
Wellington area of NSW
Religion
Anglican or Church of England
Occupation
Labourer
Address given on enlistment documents
Short Street
Wellington NSW
Marital status
Married
Age at embarkation (years)
38
Next of kin
Wife, Ada Grace Collins
Enlistment date
Mon, 20 September 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll
Private
Last held rank
Trooper
Unit from Nominal Roll
7th Light Horse Regiment
Unit at embarkation
7th Light Horse Regiment - 12th Reinforcement
Service
Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF)
Veteran Notes/Bio
  • Parents: William Collins and Sarah Collins (nee Knight)
  • Enlisted at Dubbo, NSW, aged 38 
  • Indigenous serviceman
  • Died of wounds received during the Battle of Bir el Abd on 9 August 1916
Australian War Memorial - Indigenous service, George Collins

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