Collinson Thomas Edward Pte. 4456573
Personnel Entry
Name Collinson Thomas Edward
Army number 4456573
Rank Pte.
Decorations
Date of birth
Age
Unit Joined The Durham Light Infantry, no exact enlistment date known but his Regimental Number suggests mid-1939. Posted ? 6th Bn DLI. Posted 10th Bn DLI - probably 1/9/1939. Served with the B.E.F. in France. A report that he had beeen declared missing appeared in the Auckland Chronicle of 25/7/1940. Taken Prisoner of War - notified 10/8/1940 and reported in the Auckland Chronicle of 22/8/1940. Repatriated. Discharged under King's Regulations 1940 Para 390 (xvi) 7/11/1945 as unfit for further service.
Company/Battery
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade
Promotions
Wounded
Prisoner of War Yes - Camps 9C and 20B, P.o.W. Number 3522.
Died/Killed in action
Home address
Source table 10DLI
