Born on 4 April 1891 in Leicester, England - son of Mrs. Lucretie Collins, London, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as painter, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.
Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 16 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410248) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 24 April 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 3 July 1917: "This N.C.O. performed valuable and gallant work in the capacity of a Battn. Scout during the operations at La Coulotte and Avion June 26th to June 30th, 1917."
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