Harrison Collins
Harrison Collins | |
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Born |
Hawkins County, Tennessee | March 10, 1836
Died | December 25, 1890 54) | (aged
Place of burial | Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri |
Allegiance |
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Service/branch |
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Rank | Sergeant |
Unit |
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Battles/wars | Battle of Nashville |
Awards |
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Harrison Collins (March 10, 1836 - December 25, 1890) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography
Collins served in the American Civil War in the 1st Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on February 24, 1865 for his actions at the Battle of Nashville.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Capture of flag of Chalmer's Division (C.S.A.).[1]
See also
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A-F