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General Joseph Lawton Collins (May 1, 1896 – September 12, 1987) was a senior United States Army officer. During World War II, he served in both the Pacific and European Theaters of Operations, one of a few senior American commanders to do so. [2] . He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the Korean War .
Joseph Lawton Collins (1 de mayo de 1896-12 de septiembre de 1987) fue un oficial superior del Ejército de los Estados Unidos. Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial , sirvió en los teatros de operaciones del Pacífico y de Europa, siendo uno de los pocos altos mandos estadounidenses que lo hicieron. [ 1 ]
- Joseph Lawton Collins
- Cementerio Nacional de Arlington
- 12 de septiembre de 1987 (91 años), Washington D. C. (Estados Unidos)
James Lawton Collins (December 10, 1882 – June 30, 1963) was a major general of the U.S. Army who served in World War I and World War II, and was the father of Apollo 11 astronaut Maj. Gen. Michael Collins, USAF Reserve (ret.), and Brigadier General James Lawton Collins Jr. His brother, General J. Lawton Collins, served as Army ...
- 1907–1946
- United States Army
Joseph Lawton Collins (1 de mayo de 1896-12 de septiembre de 1987) fue un oficial superior del Ejército de los Estados Unidos. Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, sirvió en los teatros de operaciones del Pacífico y de Europa, siendo uno de los pocos altos mandos estadounidenses que lo hicieron.
J. Lawton Collins was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on 1 May 1896. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1917, was commissioned a second lieutenant, and was assigned to the 22d Infantry. In 1917, he was promoted to first lieutenant and to temporary captain.
14 de sept. de 1987 · Gen. J. Lawton Collins, a combat leader in World War IIa former Army Chief of Staff, died Saturday at his home of cardiac arrest. He was 91 years old. The New Orleans native had his first...
The arrival of Engel’s troops compelled Maj. Gen. J. Lawton Collins, the American VII Corps commander, to direct Huebner’s 1st Infantry Division, Rose’s 3rd Armored Division, and Craig’s 9th Infantry Division to consolidate their positions by shortening their lines.
