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William Collins

1888 - 08/12/1915
CWGC Cemetery: Basra War Cemetery
Other Memorials: St Luke's Church, Bromley

Place of birth: Cudham, Kent
Last known address in Bromley: 10 Raglan Road

Military information

Regiment/Service: Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Battalion/Ship: 2nd Bn
Rank: Private
Number: G/674

Family information

Parents: William & Lucy Collins (nee Brazier)
Parents' occupation: Wheelwright
Siblings: Elizabeth, Ada, Ellen Ethel, Fanny (d), Percy, Bertram Lee (adopted)

Census information

1891
Address: Westerham Hill, Cudham
1901
Address: 12 Prospect Place
1911
Address: 10 Raglan Road
Occupation: Baker's roundman

Extra details

William was the youngest of William and Lucy Collins' six children.

William enlisted on 31st August 1914, serving at home until 28th September 1915. On enlistment he was described as being 5ft 7ins tall, weighing 120lbs, with dark complexion, blue eyes and dark brown hair. On 29th September he was posted to the Indian Expeditionary force, being attached to the Dublin Fusiliers in Salonika on 15th October. William was reported missing on 8th December 1915, presumed dead.


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