Thomas D. Collins

Thomas D. Collins
Born (1847-08-14)August 14, 1847
Neversink, New York
Died May 26, 1935(1935-05-26) (aged 87)
Middletown, New York
Buried Hillside Cemetery, Middletown, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1861-1865
Rank Sergeant
Unit Company H, 143rd New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars

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]

Medal of Honor citation

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

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "Thomas D. Collins". Retrieved 28 October 2013.
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