Joseph Lawton Collins
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Summary
Joseph Lawton Collins was born on May 1, 1896[1], in New Orleans[2]. He died on September 12, 1987[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,543 views/month, #7,002 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Position held: Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army[9], Chief of Staff of the United States Army[10]
- Educated at: United States Army Command and General Staff College[11], United States Military Academy[12], United States Army War College[13], Louisiana State University[14]
- Award received: Bronze Star Medal[15], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], Silver Star[17], Distinguished Service Medal[18], Legion of Merit[19], Victory Medal[20], Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[21], European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[22], World War II Victory Medal[23], Army of Occupation Medal[24], National Defense Service Medal[25], Order of the Bath[26], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[27], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Military branch: United States Army[30]
- Commons category: J. Lawton Collins[31]
- Military, police or special rank: general[32]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[33], World War I[34], Korean War[35]
- Family name: Collins[36]
- Given name: Joseph[37], Lawton[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:J. Lawton Collins[39]
- Commons gallery: J. Lawton Collins[40]
- Participant in: World War I[41]
- Nickname: Lightning Joe[42]
- Birth name: Joseph Lawton Collins[43]
- End of work period: 1956[44]
Why It Matters
Joseph Lawton Collins has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Joseph Lawton Collins born?
Joseph Lawton Collins's place of birth was New Orleans[2].
Where did Joseph Lawton Collins die?
Joseph Lawton Collins passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
What did Joseph Lawton Collins do for work?
Joseph Lawton Collins worked as a military personnel[5].
Where did Joseph Lawton Collins go to school?
Joseph Lawton Collins was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[11], United States Military Academy[12], United States Army War College[13], and Louisiana State University[14].
What awards did Joseph Lawton Collins receive?
Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[15], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], Silver Star[17], and Distinguished Service Medal[18].