William George COLLINS

Topic: William George COLLINS

Also served in WW 1 - No 18665. Attested under the name of William George HENNESSEY, declaration signed 8/9/1919.

Was living at 4 Ferry Rd, Christchurch when enlisted in WW 11.

Previous Military History: WW 1; RNZAF 2 years LAC

Occupation: Labourer. Height: 5'4"

Eyes: Grey Complexion: Dark

NOK: Mrs W McPhail (Sister), Wellington and Mrs F Collins (Friend) Main St, Foxton

Age at death: 45 years.

Plot purchased by RSA. Funeral Director: Hickey

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Date of birth:	10 December 1898
Last known residence:	18 Hereford St Palmerston North/28 Bourke St, Palmerston North
Cause of death:	Illness
Place of death:	Palmerston North Hospital
Buried where:	Kelvin Grove Cemetery, 26.B.3
Spouses name:	Eileen Kathleen
Date of death:	18 March 1944
Children:	Joseph William
Fathers name:	James
Place of birth:	Foxton, Manawatu, New Zealand
Mothers name:	Florence Ada (née La Masurier)
Surname:	COLLINS
War memorial:	Not recorded Locally
Place enlisted:	Christchurch
Christian names:	William George
Previous names:	HENNESSEY
Wars:	WW1 & WW11
Service number:	18665 & 403505
Religion:	Roman Catholic
Date enlisted:	13 July 1942
Final rank:	Private
Regiment or service:	4th Canterbury Infantry Regiment NZEF
Awards:	Military Medal; British War Medal; Victory Medal (WW 1), War Medal 1939 - 45; NZ War Service Medal