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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James J. Collins, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Laramine, Wyoming

Honored By

Mrs. Beverly J. Collins

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

COMPLETED BASIC MILITARY TRAINING AT THE U.S. NAVAL TRAINING STATION IN FARRAGUT, IDAHO. SERVED ABOARD THE USS YOUNG AS DECK HAND AND 5 INCH GUNNER WHEN UNDER BATTLE CONDITIONS. PARTICIPATED IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS CAMPAIGN. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.