World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Collins
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lanse, Michigan
Honored By
Robert V. Erickson
Relationship
Nephew
HE SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS AT THE INVASION OF NORMANDY WITH THE 2ND WAVE OF TROOPS COMING ASHORE. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER.