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Contact Info
Home Town Algiers, Louisiana
Last Address Unknown
Date of Passing Jun 30, 1963
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
United States Army General. The father of astronaut Michael Collins, he served
as aide-de-camp to General John J. Pershing during the Philippine Insurrection,
the Mexican Punititve Expedition and in France during World War I. During World
War II he commanded the Puerto Rican Division and the 5th Service Command. He
retired in 1946.
Army Distinguished Service Medal (1918-2016) - 1919
Name of Award Army Distinguished Service Medal (1918-2016)
Devices
none
Year Awarded 1919
Last Updated: Jun 1, 2015
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Details Behind Award
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) James Lawton Collins (ASN: 0-2274), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As aide-de-camp to the Commander in Chief, as line officer on duty with troops, and as Secretary of the General Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Collins displayed a thorough knowledge of every duty with which he was entrusted. With tireless energy, keen perception, and able execution of his manifold duties he rendered especially meritorious services to the American Expeditionary Forces.
