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We remember John Collins
We remember John Collins
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1901
dates
Age 18
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18th December 1901
1901
employment
Cook
London
United Kingdom
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18th December 1901
1901
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
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18th December 1901
1901
service
British Army
Private
7181
Royal Irish Regiment
1st Battalion
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18th December 1901 - 31st December 1909
1902
events
District Court Martial
Military Discipline
Clonmel
Ireland
This was just the first of a series of convictions by Court Martial.
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18th June 1902 - 1st July 1902
1902
events
Service in South Africa
Overseas service
South Africa
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15th July 1902 - 10th February 1905
1902
events
District Court Martial
Military Discipline
South Africa
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20th November 1902 - 10th December 1902
1903
events
District Court Martial
Military Discipline
South Africa
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24th April 1903 - 4th June 1903
1904
events
District Court Martial
Military Discipline
South Africa
It is perhaps unsurprising that on demobilization in 1919 he was discharged with a character reference of "indifferent". He was also considered "no longer physically fit for war service"
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27th June 1904 - 7th August 1904
1905
events
Service in India
Overseas service
India
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11th February 1905 - 30th December 1909
1910
service
British Army
Private
7181
Royal Irish Regiment
Army Reserve
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1st January 1910 - 5th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
7181
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
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6th August 1914 - 20th March 1919
1914
location
Raglan South Barracks, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
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11th August 1914
1914
internment
pow
Senne
Germany
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3rd October 1914
1914
location
Sennelager POW Camp, Senne
Germany
military residence address
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3rd October 1914
1950
location
18 Stuart Road, Kilburn, Willesden, London, NW6
United Kingdom
their own address
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24th March 1950
marriage
M.e. Collins
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1950
death
Not War Related
Central Middlesex Hospital, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
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24th March 1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Collins |
| Source | 904746 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Stuart Road, Kilburn, Willesden, London, NW6 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th March 1950 | |
| Raglan South Barracks, Devonport | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 11th August 1914 | |
| Sennelager POW Camp, Senne | Germany | military residence address | known 3rd October 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7181 | Royal Irish Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7181 | Royal Irish Regiment | Army Reserve | Private | |
| British Army | 7181 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Orr | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.e. Collins | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pale | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-12-18 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-12-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Sennelager POW campSennelager POW camp. ICRC records show that John Collins was a prisoner at Sennelager on 3rd October 1914Contributed by:
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The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, DevonportRaglan Barracks, Devonport, where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment was based prior to their embarkation for France in August 1914.Contributed by:
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SS HerschelSS Herschel, the ship which transported the Royal Irish Regiment across the channel to France. They disembarked in Boulogne on 14th August 1914.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914More about 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patrick63223 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | Patrick63223 | |
| 1914-1918 PRISONERS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ICRC HISTORICAL ARCHIVES | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Sennelager POW camp | Patrick63223 | |
| Limerick | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, Devonport | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 |
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