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Gene Collison graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1938. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Snook (SS-279)

    Action Date:

    October 4 – November 18, 1944

    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 02880 (April 6, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Gene Collison (NSN: 0-81038), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Assistant Approach Officer of the U.S.S. SNOOK (SS-279), during the SEVENTH War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy Japanese-controlled waters, from 4 October to 18 November 1944. Through his excellent judgment and thorough knowledge of attack problems, Lieutenant Commander Collison rendered valuable assistance to his commanding officer in launching repeated torpedo attacks to sink three enemy ships totaling over 22,000 tons and to inflict damage on two additional hostile vessels totaling over 9,000 tons. By his leadership and devotion to duty throughout, Lieutenant Commander Collison contributed materially to the success of his ship in evading severe enemy countermeasures and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    United States Navy Submarine (SS)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 02157 (March 15, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lieutenant Commander Gene Collison (NSN: 0-81038), United States Navy, for heroism while serving in a United States Submarine during a War Patrol of that vessel during World War II. When a casualty occurred which endangered the vessel’s operation he disregarded personal safety, skillfully located the trouble and affected repairs. His efforts throughout were an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.