John W. Collins III

John Walter Collins III (16 August 1921 in Demopolis – 22 November 2015 in San Antonio) was a American First Lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II. He retired as a Brigadier General.

Units

 * Platoon Leader, 3rd Battalion, Company I, 423rd Infantry Regiment, 106th Infantry Division
 * Company K, 423rd Infantry Regiment, 106th Infantry Division

Awards

 * Combat Infantryman Badge with star
 * Parachutist Badge
 * Army Distinguished Service Medal
 * Distinguished Flying Cross
 * Silver Star Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster
 * Legion of Merit with 2 bronze oak leaf clusters
 * Bronze Star Medal
 * Purple Heart
 * Air Medal