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We remember Douglas Collins
We remember Douglas Collins
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1916
service
South African Services
Corporal
1758
7th South African Infantry
Source:9262498
12th March 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:9262496
Source:9263245
12th March 1916
burial
Kenya
Source:9262496
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Douglas |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Collins |
| Source | 9262502 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 1758 | 7th South African Infantry | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah A | mother | ||
| Edward Frederick Collins | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918More about South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South African War Graves Project | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Insignia | DR117137 |
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