About Joseph Henry Collin
Lived 1893 – 1918 (aged 24). Joseph Henry Collin was a British military personnel.
Joseph Henry Collin VC (; 10 April 1893 – 9 April 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Collin was born on 10 April 1893 to Joseph Collin and Mary MacDermont, of 8 Petteril Terrace, Harraby, Carlisle. He was 24 years old, and a second lieutenant in the 1/4th Battalion, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment when he was awarded the VC for his actions on 9 April 1918 at Givenchy, France. He was killed in action whilst performing the act.
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His Victoria Cross is displayed at the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum, Lancaster, England.
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Who was Joseph Henry Collin?
recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Joseph Henry Collin was born on 10 April 1893 in Jarrow.
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Joseph Henry Collin died on 9 April 1918 in Givenchy-lès-la-Bassée.
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Joseph Henry Collin was a military personnel.
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