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Harrison Collins
Born(1836-03-10)March 10, 1836
Hawkins County, Tennessee
DiedDecember 25, 1890(1890-12-25) (aged 54)
Place of burial
Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Union Army
RankSergeant
UnitTennessee 1st Tennessee Cavalry Regiment
Battles / warsBattle of Nashville
Awards Medal of Honor

Harrison Collins (March 10, 1836 – December 25, 1890) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Collins served in the American Civil War in the 1st Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on February 24, 1865 for his actions at the Battle of Nashville.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Capture of flag of Chalmer's Division (C.S.A.).[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Congressional Medal of Honor Society

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