Summary
General James Francis Collins (September 2, 1905 – January 22, 1989) commanded the U.S. Army, Pacific from April 1961 until his retirement in 1964, and was President of the American Red Cross from 1964 until 1970.
James F. Collins | |
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 General James F. Collins | |
| Born | September 2, 1905 Bronx, New York, US |
| Died | January 22, 1989 (aged 83) Washington D.C., US |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1927–1964 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands held | U.S. Army, Pacific 2nd Infantry Division 71st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
| Other work | President, American Red Cross |
Biography edit
James Francis Collins was born in The Bronx on September 2, 1905, and raised in the Van Nest neighborhood.[1][2] A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he gained his commission in 1927 into the Field Artillery.[1] He later attended the National War College. He also worked in the Hawaiian Division before the outbreak of World War II, during which he served exclusively in the Pacific Theater.
At the close of World War II, Collins commanded the I Corps Artillery in the Philippines and in Japan. From 1954 to 1957 he commanded the U.S. Army, Alaska. Afterward he commanded the 71st and 2nd Infantry Divisions before his tour in Hawaii. Other significant assignments include serving on the faculty of the Army War College and as Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, Department of the Army in Washington, D.C.[2]
Collins was appointed President of the American Red Cross in 1964, one month after retiring from the Army.[3] During his tenure he enhanced Red Cross services to American military personnel in Vietnam and to military hospitals worldwide.[2]
He died from prostate cancer at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on January 22, 1989.[2] He is buried with his wife Marian A. (1905–1986) at Arlington National Cemetery.[4]
Decorations edit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster) |
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Legion of Merit |
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Bronze Star |
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Air Medal |
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American Defense Service Medal (with Foreign Service Clasp) |
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Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three bronze campaign stars |
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World War II Victory Medal |
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Army of Occupation Medal with Japan clasp |
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National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Philippine Liberation Medal |
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Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation |
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Presidential Unit Citation |
Notes edit
- ^ a b Cullum, George Washington (1930). Donaldson, William H. (ed.). Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. From Its Establishment, in 1802, to 1890. Vol. VII: 1920–1930. Association of Graduates, United States Military Academy. p. 2053. Retrieved January 2, 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ a b c d "James F. Collins, 83; retired general". Miami Herald. Washington. January 26, 1989. p. 331. Retrieved January 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Red Cross Gets New President". Miami Herald. Washington. AP. April 1, 1964. p. 12. Retrieved January 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Burial Detail: Collins, James F – ANC Explorer
References edit
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Army
External links edit
- Generals of World War II