James Condell Collins (1917 - 2015)

Born 8 Jan 1917 in South Yarra, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Eileen (Brodie) Collins — married 23 Jan 1943 in St. Joachim's Church, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia

Died 3 Aug 2015 at age 98 in Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia

Biography

James was born in 1917. He was the son of Norman Collins and Mabel Brown. He passed away in 2015.

JAMES CONDELL COLLINS (Collins-41942)

PARENTS. Norman James Charles Condell Collins & Mabel Stella (Brown) Collins

BIRTH. 8 Jan 1917, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia

BIRTH. VIC BDM Birth Reg: #7354/1917

Family Name COLLINS

Given Names Jas Condell

Father Norman Jas Chas Condell

Mother Mabel Stella BROWN

Place of birth SOUTH YARRA

World War Two Service:

Name COLLINS, JAMES CONDELL

Service Australian Army

Service Number V37571

Date of Birth 08 Jan 1917

Place of Birth PRAHRAN, VIC

Date of Enlistment 13 Aug 1940

Locality on Enlistment ORMND

Place of Enlistment ARMADALE, VIC

Next of Kin COLLINS, NORMAN

Date of Discharge 21 Jun 1946

Rank Private

Posting at Discharge 22 INFANTRY BATTALION

Prisoner of War No

Honours None for display

MARRIAGE. 23 Jan 1943, St. Joachim's Church, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia

MARRIAGE. 23 Jan 1943, Eileen Brodie, daughter of Francis James Brodie & Alice M (Young) Brodie

MARRIAGE. NSW BDM Marriage Reg:#1305/1943

Family Name COLLINS

Given Names JAMES CONDELL

Family Name of Spouse BRODIE

Given Names of Spouse ELLEN [sic, EILEEN]

Place of marriage AUBURN

WEDDING REPORT. COLLINS—BRODIE. Eileen, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brodie, of Auburn, was married on January 23, at St. Joachim's Church, Lidcombe, to James, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Collins, of Melbourne. Rev. Father Lloyd officiated. The bride wore white lace, with a veil of cut tulle, and hand-made lace and carried a bouquet of frangipanni. She was attended by Mrs. Wilmott and Mrs. R. Brodie. Mr. W. Brodie was best man and Mr. Warwick was groomsman. The reception was held at the Guildford Scouts' Hall.

Children: Not known

Death of Spouse: 27 Mar 1994, Victoria, Australia

DEATH. 3 Aug 2015, Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia

DEATH NOTICE. COLLINS James Condell Death notice 03AUG2015 Death 98 at William Angliss Hospital

DEATH NOTICE. COLLINS James Condell 1917 - 2015. Died suddenly at William Angliss Hospital on Aug. 3, 2015. Dad you have been such a big part of our family and you are so sadly missed. Love —Your daughter Cheryle, son-in-law Des and Grandad to Livy. Reunited with Mum Rest in Peace Dad

BURIAL. Cheltenham Memorial Cemetery, Cheltenham, Bayside City, Victoria, Australia

Surname COLLINS

Name James Condell

Age 98

Interment date 14-08-2015

Location 3A*QE1*N

Sources

• Birth: VIC BDM Birth Reg: #7354/1917

• World War Two Service: https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=568483&c=WW2

• Marriage: NSW BDM Marriage Reg:#1305/1943

• Wedding Report: The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW : 1888 - 1950) Wed 17 Feb 1943, Page 6: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/106128026

• Death Notice: Herald Sun (Melbourne) 05AUG2015: https://ryersonindex.org/search.php and https://www.mytributes.com.au/notice/death-notices/collins-james-condell/4652248/

• Burial: https://www.focrc.org/graves.php