World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John R. 'Jack' Collins
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Greenfield, Ohio
Honored By
Bill Collins
Relationship
Brother
Served in European Theater of Operations in the combat infantry. Served with armored infantry battalion in France and Germany with 3rd and 5th Army Divisions. Wounded in Germany and was awarded the Purple Heart. Also received the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign with six battle stars, and the WWII Victory Medal.