Raymond H. Collins
Private First Class, U.S. Army

On 22 April 1945, Private First Class Raymond H. Collins was serving with Company G, 123rd Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations.

On that day, PFC Collins' unit was in action against Japanese forces. PFC Collins' courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day, at the cost of his life, earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

PFC Collins died of his wounds on 25 April 1945.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

Private First Class Raymond H. Collins (ASN: 38137048), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 123d Infantry Regiment, 33d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 22 April 1945. Private First Class Collins' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 33d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 72 (1945)

Burial

Private First Class Raymond H. Collins is buried at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines in Plot L, Row 7, Grave 126.

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