Basic Details
Surname
Collins
Forenames
G H
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
George Henry
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A local boxer who worked as a striker in a wire works, he enlisted in January 1916, crossing to France in July where he served as both a sniper and signaller. He is also commemorated on IWM 2738 and 2741.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
NF
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Cpl
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Northumberland Fusiliers
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Corporal
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Country of burial
France
Town of burial
Armentieres
Cemetery
Cite Bonjean British Military Cemetery
Year of death
1916
Month of death
November
Day of death
11
Age at death
22
Manner of death as stated
Not stated on this memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action