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Thomas D. Collins
Medal of Honor recipient

Thomas D. Collins

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Medal of Honor recipient
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Male
Place of birth
Neversink, Sullivan County, New York, USA
Place of death
Middletown, Orange County, New York, USA
Age
87 years
Awards
Medal of Honor
 
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Biography

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.

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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 in Middletown, New York.

Medal of Honor citation

Captured a regimental flag of the enemy.

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