Gilbert G. Collier | |
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Born | Hunter, Arkansas | December 30, 1930
Died | July 20, 1953 near Tutayon, Korea | (aged 22)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1951–1953 |
Rank | Sergeant (posthumous) |
Unit | 2nd Battalion, 223rd Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division |
Battles / wars | Korean War (DOW) |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Gilbert Georgie Collier (December 30, 1930 – July 20, 1953) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on 19–20 July 1953.
Collier joined the Army from Tichnor, Arkansas in 1951.[1]