Thomas D. Collins

Thomas D. Collins 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.

Biography

Collins was born in Neversink, New York on 14 August 1847. He enlisted in the 143rd [New York Volunteer Infantry] at Liberty, New York. He died on 26 May 1935 in Middletown, New York.