World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Lawrence Joseph Collins
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Engadine, Michigan
Honored By
The Collins & Becks Families
INDUCTED IN JUNE 1942 AND TRAINED AT FORT SHELBY, MISSISSIPPI. SENT TO EUROPE IN JANUARY 1944 WHERE HE SERVED IN THE FIFTH ARMY IN ITALY. WOUNDED IN ITALY AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. ALSO RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR FOR 'GALLANTRY IN ACTION.'