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Navy Federal Credit Union
Fred
W.
Collins
April 15, 1916

–

February 10, 2005

Home:

Baxley

, 

Georgia

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    8th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 43 (1944)

    (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 Major (Infantry) Fred W. Collins, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944. 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 and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    8th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 21, 1944
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 203 (May 20, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major (Infantry) Fred W. Collins, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Schevenhutte, Germany, on 21 November 1944. Major Collins’ extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.