Thomas D. Collins (August 14, 1847 - May 26, 1935) 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
The 143rd New York Infantry Regiment (a.k.a. "Sullivan County Regiment") was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service
The 143rd New York Infantry was organized at Monticello, New York, beginning August 14, 1 ...
at Liberty, Sullivan County in New York. He died on 26 May 1935 and his remains are interred at
Hillside Cemetery in Middletown, New York.
Medal of Honor citation
See also
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List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F
References
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1847 births
1935 deaths
People of New York (state) in the American Civil War
Union Army officers
United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor