| Surname: | Collett |
| Initials: | E |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 575 |
| Notes: | MFP. He enlisted 27/12/1892 in the Worcestershire Regiment, No. 3514, age 19.2 years, occupation Labourer, born Burford, Warwickshire. 21/5/1898 transferred to the MFP, No. 575, 26/12/1913 discharged time expired Curragh Camp, Ireland, C/Sgt. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 92, Army Order 92 of 1911. He re enlisted 11/9/1914 in the MPSC, rank C/Sgt, No. W1590, age 41.4 years, occupation Commissionaire, born Burford, Warwickshire. 26/5/1916 discharged no longer physically fit for war service. Served Home, 1916 serving in POW camp, Leigh, Lancashire. Served Home 27/12/1892 to 4/2/1895, India 5/2/1895 to 12/11/1896, Home 13/11/1896 to 15/10/1899, South Africa 16/10/1899 to 13/11/1902, Home 14/11/1902 to 9/2/1906, Malta 10/2/1906 to 11/10/1908, Gibraltar 12/10/1908 to 23/3/1911, Home 24/3/1911 to 26/12/1913 to discharge time expired. Has same No. as Sgt G Carr, MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 198 July 5, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Belmont, Modder River, Dreifontein. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/355 Page: 303 Dec. 23, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. |