Thomas D. Collins

Thomas D. Collins
Born(1847-08-14)August 14, 1847
Neversink, New York, US
DiedMay 26, 1935(1935-05-26) (aged 87)
Middletown, New York, US
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Union Army
Service years1861-1865
RankSergeant
Unit143rd Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry - Company H
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Thomas D. Collins (August 14, 1847 – May 26, 1935) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Collins received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Resaca in Georgia on 15 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 14 August 1896.[1][2]

Biography

Collins was born in Neversink, New York on 14 August 1847. He enlisted in the 143rd New York Volunteer Infantry at Liberty, New York. He died on 26 May 1935 in Middletown, New York.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Captured a regimental flag of the enemy.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on September 17, 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Thomas D. Collins". Retrieved 28 October 2013.
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