Rupert John Collins
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COLLINS, Rupert John (‘Duffy’)
Service no: Unknown
Place of birth: Springside, 13 August 1890
Address: 91 Byng Street, Orange
Occupation: Cook
Next of kin: Unknown
Date of enlistment: Unknown
Place of enlistment: Unknown
Age at enlistment: Unknown
Fate: Regimental cook at Liverpool camp June 1915.
Date of death: 9 December 1915
Rupert John Collins was born at Springside near Orange in 1890. His parents were Daniel Francis and Catherine Ellen Collins.
‘Duffy’, as he became known, travelled throughout western NSW, working as a shearer’s cook. He worked at Amaroo, Burrowa Station and at the government wheat area of Woodlands, near Tullamore.
It is unclear when Rupert enlisted, but by June 1915 he was the regimental cook at Liverpool camp. During his time at Woodlands Rupert had developed a painful foot condition, which became worse during his time at Liverpool. Doctors at Sydney Hospital diagnosed a malignant growth and advised amputation of the right leg below the knee. Rupert agreed to the operation, however it appears that his diagnosis was too late, and there was nothing further that doctors could offer him. Rupert’s returned to Orange to spend the remainder of his time with his family.
On 8 December the Leader reported that Rupert was seriously ill, and that little hope was held for his recovery. [1] He died the following day, aged 25.
Rupert John Collins is commemorated on the Patrician Brothers’ Roll of Honour.