| Surname: | Collins |
| Initials: | W J |
| Rank: | Sergeant Major |
| Army Number: | 534 |
| Notes: | MMP. 21/4/87 he enlisted in the Royal Horse Guards, No. 36 age 20.8 years, occupation Barman, born St Pancras, London. 22/9/03 transferred to MMP. Served Home 21/4/87 to 20/4/12 to discharge at Whitehall, London age 45 years, served 25 years, conduct exemplary, address: The Wheatsheaf, Church Street, Aldershot. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal and the GRV Coronation Medal. 23/1/96 passed a course in Telegraphy. 23/1/95 married Essy Ware at Holy Trinity Church, Windsor and 14/12/05 married Nelly Stockman at St Martins, Kensall Rise, Willesden. 10/7/47 he died age 76 years at 23 Hale Road UD, address: The Wheatsheaf, Church Street, Aldershot. William James Collins. Extract from the Aldershot News 5 January 1906. MARRIAGE OF A MILITARY MOUNTED POLICEMAN. AT KENSAL RISE. At St. Martin's Church, Kensal Rise a few days ago, the marriage took place of Sergeant Major W J Collins, of the Military Mounted Police, stationed at Aldershot, and formerly of the Royal Horse Guards and Miss Nellie Stockman, step daughter of Mr G M Wheeler, a member of the Willsden Board of Guardians, of 127 Chamberlay Wood Road, Kensal Rise. The bridegroom's brother acted as best man. After the ceremony at the church, a reception was held at Mr Wheeler's residence. |