| James F. Collins | |
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General James F. Collins |
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| Born | September 2, 1905 |
| Died | January 22, 1989 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1927-1964 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | U.S. Army, Pacific 2nd Infantry Division 71st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Silver Star |
| Other work | President, American Red Cross |
General James Francis Collins (September 2, 1905 – January 22, 1989) commanded the U.S. Army, Pacific from April 1961 until his retirement in 1964, and was President of the American Red Cross from 1964 until 1970.
A graduate of the United States Military Academy, he gained his commission in 1927 into the Field Artillery. He later attended the National War College. He also worked in the Hawaiian Division before the outbreak of World War II, during which he served exclusively in the Pacific Theater. At the close of World War II, Collins commanded the I Corps Artillery in the Philippines and in Japan. From 1954 to 1957 he commanded the U.S. Army, Alaska. Afterward he commanded the 71st and 2nd Infantry Divisions before his tour in Hawaii. Other significant assignments include serving on the faculty of the Army War College and as Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, Department of the Army in Washington, D.C..
His awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star , and the World War II Victory Medal.
Collins was appointed President of the American Red Cross in 1964, one month after retiring from the Army.[1] During his tenure he enhanced Red Cross services to American military personnel in Vietnam and to military hospitals worldwide.[1] Collins was born and raised in the Van Nest section of the Bronx.
He died on January 22, 1989.
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