World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Rupert G. Collins
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Honored By
Ms. Marjorie W. Collins
SERVED AS COLONEL, COMPANY B, 44TH INFANTRY, 6TH ARMORED DIVISION CONTINUING ON ACTIVE DUTY UNTIL RETIREMENT MARCH 3, 1962. DIED DECEMBER 24, 1996. RECEIVED SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, PURPLE HEART WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.