'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. When the advance was held up he pushed his Lewis gun and team into an advanced position and engaged enemy machine guns. When the remainder of the team had been casualties, he continued alone and kept his gun in action, assisting to cover the consolidation.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

Regimental number	26/1180
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Father, W J Collins, Tahuna, Morrinsville
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, D Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 6 February 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. When the advance was held up he pushed his Lewis gun and team into an advanced position and engaged enemy machine guns. When the remainder of the team had been casualties, he continued alone and kept his gun in action, assisting to cover the consolidation.' Source: London Gazette Date: 28 January 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 29