Joseph Henry Collin VC ( ga, Seosamh Annraoi Ó Coileáin; 10 April 1893 – 9 April 1918) was an

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recipient of the

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, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to

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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

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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 killed in action whilst performing the act.

Citation

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the

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, Lancaster, England.

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King's Own Royal Regiment Museum
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Collin, Joseph Henry British World War I recipients of the Victoria Cross British Army personnel of World War I British military personnel killed in World War I King's Own Royal Regiment soldiers King's Own Royal Regiment officers People from Jarrow 1893 births 1918 deaths British Army recipients of the Victoria Cross Military personnel from Tyne and Wear Burials in France Territorial Force officers