Harry J. Collins | |
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Nickname(s) | "Hollywood Harry" |
Born | December 7, 1895 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Died | March 8, 1963 (aged 67) Salzburg, Austria |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1954 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-7320 |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands | 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment 345th Infantry Regiment 42nd Infantry Division 2nd Infantry Division 8th Infantry Division 31st Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II Cold War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Bronze Star (2) |
Other work | Vice president, North American Van Lines |
Major General Harry John Collins (December 7, 1895 – March 8, 1963) was a decorated senior United States Army officer who commanded the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division during World War II.