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By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Infantry) William Stewart Collins, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, on the morning of 11 October 1918, Lieutenant Collins being the only officer present with his company, he exercised conspicuous leadership in the attack on Hill 272 south of Cunel, organizing and maintaining his position under intense artillery and machine gun fire and assisting in repulsing a German counter attack.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 23, 1918
    Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Infantry) William Stewart Collins, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving as Gas Officer with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Collins at his own request was sent to the line, and successfully led his platoon in the attack on le Charmel, France, on 23 July 1918, where he showed initiative and leadership and absolute disregard for personal safety.