Name: |
COLLIER |
Given Name: |
EDWARD WILME |
Initials: |
E W |
Rank: |
Second LieutenantOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Royal Marine Light Infantry |
Unit: |
2nd R.M. Bn. R.N. Div.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Former Regiment: |
formerly Gnr. 63, 73 Bty. SAHA |
Date of Death: |
1918-03-22Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1882-10-11 |
Age: |
35 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action |
Decorations: |
M C |
Citations: |
LG Sup 13 May 1918 pg. 5697 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a raid on an enemy trench he led his men with great dash to the objective. On the seeing the enemy charging left flank party, he altered his plans and succeeded in cutting off the hostile post from the rear. He personally accounted for six of the enemy, and, with an NCO, secured a prisoner. Thanks to his coolness and resource, the whole of the hostile garrison was put out of action." |
Additional
Information: |
Husband of Christina Hypothia Collier, of Barnes Macfie Arcade, Durban. Enlisted as No.63 Sergeant 73rd South African Heavy Artillery 2/8/15; Draft for BEF 30/4/16; 7/8/16 Severely reprimanded by Commanding Officer 19th Heavy Artillery Group for "Whilst on Active Service want of respect to his superior officer 4/8/16"; 14/1/17 to UK for Commission (No.20 Officer Cadet Bn.); Commissioned Temporary 2nd Lieutenant RM 27/6/17; Draft for BEF 8/12/17, joined 2nd RM Bn. 15/12/17-22/3/18 DD (wounded & remained at duty 9/3/18). ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918 |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2014-11-01
