Thomas D. Collins

Thomas D. Collins
Born(1847-08-14)August 14, 1847
Neversink, New York, US
DiedMay 26, 1935(1935-05-26) (aged 87)
Middletown, New York, US
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Union Army
Service years1861-1865
RankSergeant
Unit143rd Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry - Company H
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal 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.

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