Awards & Winners

Joseph Henry Collin

Date of Birth 10-April-1893
Place of Birth Jarrow
(United Kingdom, Tyne and Wear)
Nationality United Kingdom
Profession Soldier
Joseph Henry Collin VC 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 and Mary Collin, 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.

Awards by Joseph Henry Collin

Check all the awards nominated and won by Joseph Henry Collin.

1918


Victoria Cross
(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place on 9 April, 1918 as Second Lieutenant of the King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) during the First World War. Posthumously awarded.)