General Joseph Lawton Collins 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. He was Chief of Staff of the United... Wikipedia
Born: May 1, 1896, New Orleans, LA
Died: September 12, 1987 (age 91 years), Washington, D.C.
Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
Awards: Bronze Star Medal, Distinguished Service Medal (4), Silver Star (2), and more
Siblings: James Lawton Collins
Nickname(s): "Lightning Joe"