Daniel Collins was born in 1889, his birth registered Jung Jung, Victoria. He is the son of John Collins and Jane Milligan. [1]
On 24th February 1916, Daniel enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, giving his birthplace as Jung Jung, Wimmera, Victoria. He was 23 years and 8 months old, his occupation a Farrier. His next-of-kin was his brother, F Collins, of Wilson street, Horsham. Daniel gave his own permanent address as c/o E. Collins, Penshurst, Victoria. He stated he had been rejected before, on account of his eyesight. When his original papers were lost, Daniel had to re-attest on 13th September 1916. A Roman Catholic, Daniel was described as having a medium complexion, brown eyes, and dark brown hair. Daniel requested that part of his earnings be paid to Miss Annie Collins, Penshurst.
In March 1917, he proceeded overseas per the Nestor, disembarking at Plymouth, before being promptly sent to France , part of the 23rd Battalion. Barely two months later, he was killed in action. [2]
In 1921, according to the service file, Frank, was given charge of Daniel's war medals, under bond. Apparently the elder brother, who was entitled to them, had not been heard from for 27 years, and was thought to be in New Zealand, but none of the family knew if he was living or dead. Frank agreed to return the medals, on request, should the missing brother make himself known.
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