Thomas D. Collins Explained

Thomas D. Collins
Birth Date:14 August 1847
Birth Place:Neversink, New York
Death Place:Middletown, New York
Placeofburial:Hillside Cemetery, Middletown, New York
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Union Army
Serviceyears:1861-1865
Rank:Sergeant
Unit: 143rd Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry - Company H
Battles:American Civil War
Awards: Medal 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, Sullivan County in New York. He died on 26 May 1935 and his remains are interred at Hillside Cemetery[3] in Middletown, New York.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients . 28 October 2013.
  2. Web site: Thomas D. Collins . 28 October 2013.
  3. Web site: Thomas D. Collins Sr. (1847-1935) - Find a Grave. .