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Edward
Joseph
Collins
February 18, 1924

–

October 12, 1984

Born:

Cambridge

, 

Massachusetts

Home:

Brighton

, 

Massachusetts

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Edward Collins graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1946. He retired in 1976 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1964 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Edward Joseph Collins, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Republic of Vietnam from 1964 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Collins and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    17th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Edward Joseph Collins, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Regimental S-4 of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant 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.