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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William F. Collins, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

Scottsville, Virginia

Honored By

Warren R. Collins

Relationship

Son

Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ABOARD THE SS JAMES B. RICHARDSON. HE ENLISTED AT THE AGE OF 16 AND SERVED AS STEWARD ON THE SHIP. HE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS TO FRANCE DURING THE WAR DELIVERING SUPPLIES TO OUR ALLIES AND TROOPS.