World War II Honoree

Robert L. Collins

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Farmer City, Illinois

Honored By

John W. Overton

Relationship

Friend

RADIO OPERATOR WITH HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 214TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY GUN BATTALION IN THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. BATTLES: AFRICA, SICILY, CORSICA, SOUTHERN FRANCE, GERMANY. SHOT DOWN 15 ENEMY AIRCRAFT ONE NIGHT IN SICILY. AT DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP IN GERMANY, HE SAW 52 BOXCARS FULL OF BODIES INTENDED FOR CREMATION.