Harry J. Collins

Harry J. Collins
Collins at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma in July 1944
Nickname(s)"Hollywood Harry"
BornDecember 7, 1895
Chicago, Illinois, United States
DiedMarch 8, 1963 (aged 67)
Salzburg, Austria
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1917–1954
Rank Major General
Service number0-7320
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands held1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment
345th Infantry Regiment
42nd Infantry Division
2nd Infantry Division
8th Infantry Division
31st Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
Cold War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Bronze Star (2)
Other workVice president, North American Van Lines

Major General Harry John Collins (December 7, 1895 – March 8, 1963) was a decorated senior United States Army officer who commanded the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division during World War II.


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