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James Lawton Collins

U.S. Army general (1882-1963) · United States · Died at 80

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S. Army who served in World War I and World War II, and was the father of Apollo 11 astronaut Maj. Gen. ), and Brigadier General James Lawton Collins Jr. His brother, General J. Lawton Collins, served as Army Chief of Staff during the Korean War.

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At West Point in 1907At West Point in 1907Lieutenant Collins (right) with Major General Pershing in Mexico, 1916Lieutenant Collins (right) with Major General Pershing in Mexico, 1916The newly appointed Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), Major General John J. Pershing, landing off the boat at Boulogne, France, 13 June 1917. Stood two away from him is his aide, Major James L. Collins.The newly appointed Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), Major General John J. Pershing, landing off the boat at Boulogne, France, 13 June 1917. Stood two away from him is his aide, Major James L. Collins.

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Silver Star

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Child: Michael Collins

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James Lawton Collins was an American major general of the U.S. Army who served in World War I and World War II, and was the father of Apollo 11 astronaut Maj. Gen. Michael Collins, USAF Reserve (ret.), and Brigadier General James Lawton Collins Jr. His brother, General J. Lawton Collins, served as Army Chief of Staff during the Korean War.

Country
United States
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1882 to 1963 · aged 80

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