Records of the American National Red Cross. 1881 - 2008. Records of General James F. Collins

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Records of the American National Red Cross. 1881 - 2008. Records of General James F. Collins

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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 ...