Sunday 25 November 2007

Sergeant Frank Louis Collins

Born on 3 January 1890 in Le Havre, France [in Canada since 1901] - friend of Mrs. John Daly, Aylmer, Quebec - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as miner, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 March 1915 (number 410275) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - transferred to the Canadian Engineers on 16 February 1916 - wounded on 14 or 16 April 1918.

Awarded the Croix de Guerre (Belgium).

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