Collins, Edgar Thomas, 1873-1933
Variant namesEdgar Thomas Collins (b. March 7, 1873, Williamsport, Pennsylvania-d. Feb. 10, 1933, Washington, D.C.), Major General in the U.S. Army, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1897, served in the Spanish-American War and in World War I as chief of staff, 85th Division. Following the War, General Collins held a number of staff and infantry instructor assignments, becoming commander of the Infantry School at Fort Benning in 1926. He retired in May 31, 1932 as Assistant Chief of Staff in the War Department.
From the description of Collins, Edgar Thomas, 1873-1933 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10596208
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| referencedIn | Letters to Kermit Roosevelt, 1890-1918. | Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Harvard College Library, Harvard University | |
| referencedIn | Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Documentary Films. 1914 - 1944. ACTIVITIES OF THE 6TH U.S. FIELD ARTILLERY AT FORT HOYLE, MARYLAND | National Archives at College Park |
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Birth 1873-03-07
Death 1933-02-10
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