William R. Collins
William Robert Collins | |
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MG William R. Collins, USMC | |
| Nickname | "Rip" |
| Born | February 5, 1913 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | October 16, 1991 (aged 78) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1935–1966 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-5182 |
| Commands | 5th Tank Battalion Iwo Jima combined armour force III Marine Expeditionary Force 3rd Marine Division 2nd Marine Regiment |
| Conflicts | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) |
William Robert Collins (February 5, 1913 – October 16, 1991) was a highly decorated officer of United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. As lieutenant colonel, Collins distinguished himself as Tank Battalion Commander during Iwo Jima battle, but he is most noted for his service as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force at the beginning of Vietnam War.