Thomas D. Collins | |
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Born | Neversink, New York | August 14, 1847
Died | May 26, 1935 Middletown, New York | (aged 87)
Buried | Hillside Cemetery, Middletown, New York |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861-1865 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 143rd Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry - Company H |
Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Thomas D. Collins (August 14, 1847 - May 26, 1935) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Collins received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Resaca in Georgia on 15 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 14 August 1896.[1][2]