Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Awarded on:

1942

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, Hawaiian Department, from 1941 to 1942."

War Department, General Orders No. 67

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Commanding General, HQ, 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

March 17th, 1943

"For gallantry in action on 11 January 1943 at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. To visit the command post of an infantry battalion of the Division commanded by him, General Collins walked through some 800 yards of recently captured ground infested with enemy snipers. Upon arriving on Hill 52, to gain better points of observation, he voluntarily exposed himself to intermittent rifle, machine gun and mortar fire, without regard for his own personal safety. From there, he located an enemy machine gun nest and personally assisted in placing mortar fire on it and on other areas likely to be occupied by the enemy, while bursts of enemy machine gun fire hit many times but three yards away. His calmness and fearlessness under fire was an inspiration to the officers and men of the infantry regiment in that sector. His example and words of praise and encouragement with which he continually encouraged the men in the forward units spurred them on and contributed materially to the success of the offensive operation. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 63

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Commanding General, HQ, 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1943

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the 25th Infantry Division from 1942 to 1943."

War Department, General Orders No. 19. This award was obtained in the form of a Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

VII Corps, First Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

July 21st, 1944

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, VII Corps from 1944 to 1945."

War Department, General Orders No. 64. This award was obtained in the form of a second Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

VII Corps, First Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1945

Headquarters, 1st Army, General Orders No. 75. This award was obtained in the form of a Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.

Rank:

General

Unit:

Chief of staff of the Army (CSA), U.S. Department of the Army, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Government

Awarded on:

1953

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 16 August 1949 to 14 August 1953."

Department of the Army, General Orders No. 72. This award was obtained in the form of a third Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Commanding General, HQ, 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning", U.S. Army

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General of the 25th Infantry Division from 1942 to 1943."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

VII Corps, First Army, U.S. Army

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General of the VII Corps from 1944 to 1945."

This award was obtained in the form of a Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

General

This award was obtained in the form of a second Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With palm

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)