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COLLINS, John William Frederick
Personal Details
| Service Number: | NX35743 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 26 June 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/19th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia, 1 June 1905 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Lift driver |
| Died: | Pneumonia , Seven Hills, New South Wales, Australia, 3 February 1991, aged 85 years |
| Cemetery: |
Pinegrove Memorial Park & Crematorium, N.S.W. |
| Memorials: | Batlow & District Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 26 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, NX35743, 2nd/19th Infantry Battalion | |
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| 14 Dec 1942: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, NX35743, 2nd/19th Infantry Battalion |
Personal Stories
J.W.F Collins
John was discharged after being shot by a sniper and had to have his right arm amputated. He met his future wife Alma after returning and went on to have 3 children. Prior to finding this photo at the AWM my father had never seen a photo of his father with both his arms.
Submitted 27 July 2024 by Vanessa Collins
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