Gilbert G. Collier

Gilbert G. Collier
Medal of Honor recipient Gilbert Collier
Born(1930-12-30)December 30, 1930
Hunter, Arkansas
DiedJuly 20, 1953(1953-07-20) (aged 22)
near Tutayon, Korea
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1951–1953
RankSergeant (posthumous)
Unit2nd Battalion, 223rd Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division
ConflictsKorean War  (DOW)
AwardsMedal 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.

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