COLLINS, JOHN FRANCIS

The grave of John Francis Collins - Ballan Cemetery

Date of Birth1928-August-08
Date of Death2013-June-27
Age84
GenderMale
Birth PlaceAustralia, Victoria, Ballan

John Francis Collins

Service Details

ServiceRAN – Royal Australian Navy
Date of Entry1946-February-12
RankAble Seaman
RateGun Layer/Aimer
Official NumberR29075
Discharged Date1958-August-07
Discharge TypeEE - Engagement Expired
Discharge NotesHe enlisted on 12 Feb 46.He served on a variety of HMA Ships but of note was HMAS WARRAMUNGA during the Korean War: 1 Sep 50-16 Nov 51.As a consequence of his 12-year engagement he received the following service awards: British Korea Medal (BKM); United Nations Service Medal (UNSM); and the Returned from Active Service (RAS) Badge (issued 7 Jul 54). He was further awarded the Australian Active Service Medal (AASM) 1945-75 with Clasps 'KOREA', and 'MALAYA' and the South Korean Presidential Unit Citation (SKPUC) (issued 31 Aug 98). The Australian Service Medal (ASM) 1945-75 with Clasps 'JAPAN', 'KOREA', 'PNG' and 'FESR' (issued 18 Jan 99).Engagement expired on 7 Aug 58; however, the Repatriation Board '...accepted members medical conditions as being due to war service'.
Service Period12 Feb 46-07 Aug 58
Active Service (War service)Korea
Service RecordYes
ShipHMAS WARRAMUNGA (Korean War)

Cemetery Details

Cemetery NameBallan Cemetery
Cemetery AddressGosling Street East, Ballan, Victoria, 3342
Grave TypeBurial - Lawn

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    Researched by: LCDR Doug Collins RANR (Ret'd) (Nephew)