Michael Raymond Collins
Age: 28
Branch: USN
Rank(s): LTJG, LT
Unit(s): UDT11, ST1
Station: South Vietnam
Fallen on: 04 Mar 1971
Location: Kien Hoa (Giang) South Vietnam
Era: Vietnam
Campaign:
Medals & Commendations: Navy Cross, Silver Star, Purple Heart, Joint Service Commendation Medal w/ Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Silver and 2 Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam (RVN) National Order Medal 5th Class, Republic of Vietnam Staff Service Medal 1st Class, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol Medal.
Hometown: Lafayette, CA
Details:
LT Collins died because of an ambush.