| Service number | 4171 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | United Kingdom: England, Surrey, Godalming |
| Death Date | 1916-07-25 |
| Death Place | France |
| Also known as | Fred Collins |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 11th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Frederick Clive Collins
Description
Private Frederick Clive Collins (4171, 11th Battalion) was born in Godalming, England and moved to Australia at the age of 14. He was 15 years 4 months when he enlisted. Fred was killed in action near Pozieres on 25 July 1916 at the age of 16 years 2 months. He is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France. Fred's father Private Lewis Frank Collins served in the 48th Battalion and died in January 1918 as a result of wounds received at Mouquet Farm near Pozieres in August 1916. Fred’s brother Driver Frank Collins served in the 16th Battalion and was also wounded near Pozieres in August 1916.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 11th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Files:
- Unit
- 11th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 11th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 11 September 1915 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 17 January 1916 | |
| Date of death | 25 July 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 25 July 1916 |