Born: 1897, Ipswich.
Died: 14th September 1918; age 20; Died of Wounds.
Residence: 71, Great Whip Street, Ipswich.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 400726
Regiment: Essex Regiment, 2nd Battalion.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Both Frederick’s parents attended his funeral in France.
Grave Reference:
IV.A.22.
Wimille,
Pas de Calais,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Frederick & Annie Collins, of 71, Great Whip Street, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1901 8, Little Wingfield Street, Ipswich.
Frederick was 3 years old and living with his parents.
Frederick Collins, 29, a Labourer – G.E.Railway Co., born Ipswich.
Annie Collins (nee Sewell), 27, born Ipswich.
1911 71, Great Whip Street, Ipswich.
Frederick was 13 years old, an Errand Boy – Grocer. He was living with his parents & brother.
Frederick, 39, a Signal Fitter – Railway Co.
Annie, 37.
Arthur George Collins, 9, born Ipswich.
3 boarders.
Frederick is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Peter’s Church, Ipswich.
Essex Regiment, 2nd Battalion:
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