World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Alfred Collins
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Engadine, Michigan
Honored By
Michael J. Collins
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE 827TH AIR ENGINEERING SQUADRON, 8TH AIR FORCE. COMMANDED AND PILOTED B-17 AND B-24 BOMBERS FOR WEATHER RECONNAISSANCE. AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL WITH 4 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS AND COULD WEAR 4 CAMPAIGN STARS FOR THE EUROPEAN OFFENSIVE.