About Edward Collins
Lived 1911 – 1992 (aged 81). Edward Collins was a military personnel.
Edward Henry Louis Collins (9 June 1911 – 22 June 1992) He proved a reliable try scorer for Brisbane in the Bulimba Cup and in his regular appearances for Queensland, which he captain–coached to an interstate series win.
Collins had his representative career ended by World War II. He enlisted in the army in 1941 and served as a private with the 7th Field Ambulance. The following year, Collins joined the Royal Australian Air Force and was posted to RAAF Base Richmond. He remained in the RAAF after the war as an air traffic controller.
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Who was Edward Collins?
Australian rugby league player (1911–1992)
When was Edward Collins born?
Edward Collins was born on 9 June 1911.
When did Edward Collins die?
Edward Collins died on 22 June 1992.
What was Edward Collins's occupation?
Edward Collins was a military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Collins (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Collins. https://biography.guide/edward-collins-military-personnel/
MLA: "Edward Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edward-collins-military-personnel/.
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