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James
Lawton
Collins
December 10, 1882

–

June 30, 1963

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

James Collins graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1987. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General. He was the father of NASA Astronaut Michael Collins.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    7th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders 94 (1918)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) James Lawton Collins (ASN: 0-2274), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer, 7th Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Collins, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    VII Corps

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1946
    War Department, General Orders No. 98 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General 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 as Commanding General, VII Corps, in Northwest Europe, from 1944 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Collins and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    General Staff, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)

    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.