James Lawton Collins
James Lawton Collins (December 10, 1882 – June 30, 1963) was a major general of the U.S. Army who served in World War I and World War II, and was the father of Apollo 11 astronaut Maj. Gen. Michael Collins, USAF Reserve (ret.), and Brigadier General James Lawton Collins Jr. His brother, General J. Lawton Collins, served as Army Chief of Staff during the Korean War.
James Lawton Collins | |
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| Born | December 10, 1882 Algiers, Louisiana, US |
| Died | June 30, 1963 (aged 80) Washington, D.C., US |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1907–1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-2274 |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War World War I World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Philippine Campaign Medal |
| Relations | Joseph Lawton Collins (brother) James Lawton Collins Jr. (son) Michael Collins (son) Kate Collins (granddaughter) |
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