Sapper Frederic Ivan Collins trained at Carling’s Heights, London, and Valcartier until September 1916, when he left for overseas. In England he transferred to the Signal Company, and April 3rd, 1917, proceeded to France attached to the 3rd. Canadian Division signals; posted to the 9th. Brigade Signals April 9th, 1917.

He served until February 1919 when he left for England, and embarked March 15th, 1919, for Canada, arriving at Halifax March 22nd, 1919.

Sapper Frederic Ivan Collins received his discharge March 29th, 1919, due to demobilisation.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Blenheim News Tribune (03-05-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (27-04-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (19-06-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (25-03-1919), Chatham Daily News (25-03-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (29-03-1919), Victoria Ave. United Church - Roll of Honour

Height	5' 9"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	22
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	Chatham Township
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Student at Chatham Collegiate Institute.
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	April 15th, 1916
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Frederic Collins, R.R.1 Chatham, Ontario. Mother- Mrs. Henrietta Collins. Brother- 2nd Lieutenant Willfred Collins.

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