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Michael
Collins
October 31, 1930

–

Born:

Rome

, 

Italy

Michael Collins graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1952. He resigned as a U.S. Air Force Colonel and subsequently was retired in the Air Force Reserve as a U.S. Air Force Major General. During his career he served as an Astronaut with both Project GEMINI and APOLLO and commanded the Module for the 1st manned landing on the moon.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Michael Collins, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an Astronaut and Pilot with the GEMINI Project in July 1966.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Michael Collins, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States.