Joseph Collins
Joseph Collins was an errand boy in 1901 who became a professional soldier in 1903. He was a general labourer in 1911.
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He was the son of Eliza Collins and brother of William, Thomas, Alice and Fred Collins. In 1901, they lived on Meadow Road, Colwick, Nottingham. In 1911, Eliza, William and Joseph lived at 73, Mountfield, Colwick. He married Beatrice Middleton in 1913 and they had three childern Harold (1914), Alice (1917) and Gladys (1918). They lived at Netherfield. Sarah Chapman, great granddaughter of Joseph Collins, writes 'My nan Alice, her sister Gladys and their mum, all worked at Bourne's Mill, in Netherfield for many years. Harold went on to join the merchant navy.'
He enlisted 12/11/1903 and, as a recalled reservist, arrived in France 15/8/1914. He was discharged wounded 30/4/1915 and died A/M/J/1919 (Basford District so presumably at home).
Thanks to Sarah Chapman for her help with this page.
Free BMD incorrectly cites age 37 at death.
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