| Surname: | Collin |
| Initials: | A J |
| Rank: | Acting Sergeant |
| Army Number: | P/6861 |
| Notes: | MFP. Previously served in the Natal Rangers, 2 Rifle Brigade, No. 3740 and South African Constabulary, No.2088. 29/11/5 Enlisted in the Lancashire Fusiliers, No. 4253, shown as of no fixed abode in England (Traveller) on enlistment. 9/2/16 promoted Sgt, 1/1/17 transferred to the 28 Manchester Regiment, 23/2/17 transferred to MFP (served Southport), 27/1/17 paid Sergeant, 13/3/19 discharged. Address: Duke of Edinburgh's Hotel, Barrow In Furness. 7/12/36 his widow applied for help from the Rifleman's Aid Society. Info from pension index cards:- Also:- 3/MC/700. Collins, Alfred John, MFP, P/6861, A/Sgt, 13/3/19 to discharge, born 1893, single, Duke of Edinboro Hotel, Barrow in Furness, 14/3/19 awarded pension for DAH (disorderly action of heart), 30% attr. transferred to Yorkshire Region 18/1/? 4/MC/8255. Collin, Alfred John, MFP, A/Sgt, 13/3/19 discharged, born 1873, single , 18 Ravenscar Terrace, Rounday Leeds later 238 Lower Worsley Road, Leeds, Pension for DAH (disorderly action of heart). Also:- Collin, Alfred John, MFP, P/6861, Rifle Brigade 3740, Z/Misc,923, 4/MC/8255, 11/M427127, DEAD 27/9/29. Alfred John Collin. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: wO 100/271 Page: 25 Sept. 1, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded as No.2088 Trooper Collin A J A Division South African Constabulary. |