Collins, James F. (James Francis), 1905-

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James Francis Collins (1905-1989) was born in New York City. After his graduation from West Point in 1927, he commissioned in the field artillery. During World War II, he served with the I Corps. He made brigadier general in January 1945 and became commanding general of I Corps Artillery. In February 1946, he was reverted to the rank of colonel. He held the positions of commanding general of the U.S. Army Alaska, from 1954 to 1957, and deputy chief of staff for personnel for the U.S. Army, from 1958 to 1961. He was Commander in Chief of the U.S. Army Pacific from 1964 until his retirement at the rank of general in March 1964. His awards included the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and Air Medal.

From the description of Collins, James F. (James Francis), 1905-1989 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10570656

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referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. Fort Greely dedication, Ft, Greely, Alaska National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. Civic action - VIP tour, Quito, Ecuador ; General James F. Collins visits UTT area, Ton Son Nhut Airport, Vietnam National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. Landing and assembling of UH-1B helicopters, Saigon, South Vietnam (Rep. of Vietnam) ; General James F. Collins presents medals to UTT Helicopter Co. and demonstration of the UH-1B helicopter, Tan Son Nhut, South Vietnam National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. ARRIVAL OF PRESIDENT SUKARNO OF INDONESIA AT HICKAM AFB, HAWAII National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Records of the American National Red Cross. 1881 - 2008. Records of General James F. Collins National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. CINCPACFLT CHANGE OF COMMANDPearl Harbor Aboard (USS TOPEKA (CLG-8) National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. Unveiling of the 50-Star American flag by President Eisenhower, White House, Washington, D.C. ; Banyan tree II, Ft. Clayton, Canal Zone ; Robert P. Patterson memorial award ceremony, Fort Benning, Ga. ; Lt. General James F. Collins, Washington, D.C. National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the American National Red Cross. 1881 - 2008. Historical Personnel Files National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Records of the American National Red Cross. 1881 - 2008. Official Administrative Documents National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. Arrival of the Secretary of the Interior, Anchorage International Airport, Alaska ; Carter Lane Burgess, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. ; Medal of Freedom awards to Gray and Flemming, swearing in of Dechert and Sprague, Pentagon National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. ARMED FORCES DAY National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. Brig Generals Lotz and Liavell on tour, Republic of Vietnam ; Medical care given to people of the hamlet Tay Ninh, Republic of Vietnam ; Demonstration of the UH-1B helicopter, Tan Son Nhut, Republic of Vietnam National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. Arrival of Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, Hickam AFB, Oahu, Hawaii National Archives at College Park
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