Pte
John William Collins

Information about birth

Date of birth:
09/12/1886
Place of birth:
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

General information

Profession:
Fireman (steam engine)
Religion:
Roman Catholic

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
437320
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 2nd Bn. (Eastern Ontario)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
06/11/1917
Place of death:
Valour Farm, Passchendaele, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
30

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 10 - 18 - 26 - 28.

Points of interest 2

#1 Place of birth
#2 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action."

More information 2