Private Carl Howard Collins was born in Clinchport, Virginia, the son of Troy Newton Collins and Elizabeth ‘” Eliza” C. Hill.
He died 17 August 1944 in France
The Kingsport Times News, 7 January 1945
Mr. and Mrs. T.N. Colllins have received word that their son, Pvt Carl Howard Collins, was killed in action August 17 in France. Mr. and Mrs. Collins have received the Purple Heart awarded posthumously to their son. Private Collins went overseas in June, 1943, and was in Italy before he went to France. He was serving with the tank division at the time of his death.
- Rank: Private
- Date of birth: 22 January 1924
- Date of death: 17 August 1944
- County: Sullivan
- Hometown: Kingsport
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: Tank Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis County, MO
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVIII, Middle Panel
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