Joseph Henry Collin VC (; 10 April 1893 – 9 April 1918) was an

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recipient of the

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and

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forces. Collin was born on 10 April 1893 to Joseph Collin and Mary MacDermont, of 8 Petteril Terrace, Harraby, Carlisle.Collin, Joseph Henry
Commonwealth War Graves Commission He was 24 years old, and a second lieutenant in the 1/4th Battalion,

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when he was awarded the VC for his actions on 9 April 1918 at

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. He was

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whilst performing the act.

Citation

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum, Lancaster, England.

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External links

King's Own Royal Regiment Museum
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