World War II Honoree

William M. Collins

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Collins, Georgia

Honored By

Ms. Della M. Collins

Relationship

Wife

Army Air Corp February 1943 to November 1944. Transferred to Infantry, went to Germany in February 1945. Engaged in 2 Battles, Rhineland and Central Europe. Served in Company E, 47th Infantry. Awarded 2 Bronze Stars, Distinguished Unit Badge with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Freedom Medal, American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifleman and Carbine Badge and Army of Occupation Medal.