(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain James Quincy Collins, Jr. (AFSN: AO-3013431), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 2 September 1965 to 12 February 1973. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain James Quincy Collins, Jr. (AFSN: AO-3013431), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as Air Operations Officer, 6441st Tactical Fighter Wing, in action in Southeast Asia, on 2 September 1965. On that date, Captain Collins was tasked with the destruction of a heavily defended bridge vital for supply to the insurgent forces. The importance of the bridge to the opposing force was underscored by the heavy concentration of anti-aircraft and automatic weapons placed in the area. As Captain Collins dove his aircraft toward the target, the sky became blanketed with exploding projectiles, and at the precise weapons release point his aircraft sustained a direct hit. Despite being urged by his wingman to abandon the aircraft, Captain Collins courageously continued to fly his crippled aircraft toward the target, delivering his bomb load with devastating accuracy. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Collins has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.