World War II Honoree

John M. Collins

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

Kevin Collins

Relationship

Son

SERVED WITH 5TH ARMY, 51ST SIGNAL OPERATIONS BATTALION. MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: BANDSMAN, 440. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: NAPLES-FOGGIA, PO VALLEY, ROME-ARNO, AND NORTH APENNINES. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: 3 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 4 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD; GO 189 HEADQUARTERS; DECEMBER 23, 1944 AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. TRUCK DRIVER, 345 AND BANDSMAN, 440: PLAYED BASS GUITAR IN DANCE BAND FOR USO SHOWS AND CAMP DANCES. MADE RECORDINGS AND BROADCASTS ON 5TH ARMY MOBILE STATION.