Emmett E. Collins - War Hero

COLLINS

Posted By: S. Ferrall (email)
Date: 7/19/2004 at 06:47:45

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
Emmett E. Collins, sergeant, Machine Gun Company, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near the Ourcq River, France, July 28, 1918. After being wounded, Sergt. Collins voluntarily returned to his company as soon as he had received first aid, and fought courageously until he was killed.

Emergency address: Mrs. Fanny Collins, mother, 815 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Des Moines, Iowa
Residence at enlistment: 815 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Des Moines, Iowa

-source: Official Register, State of Iowa 1921-1922, Twenty-Ninth Number, Military Decorations of Iowans in the World War, pg. 363

-transcribed by Sharyl Ferrall