William R. Collins
William Robert Collins (February 5, 1913 – October 16, 1991) was a highly decorated officer of United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. As lieutenant colonel, Collins distinguished himself as Tank Battalion Commander during Iwo Jima battle, but he is most noted for his service as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force at the beginning of Vietnam War.
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2nd Marine Regiment3rd Marine Division4th Tank Battalion (United States)5th Marine Division (United States)9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (United States)Carey A. RandallFrank E. GarretsonHerman Nickerson Jr.III Marine Expeditionary ForceJohn C. Miller Jr.John P. CourseyLewis J. FieldsList of 3rd Marine Division commandersMarine Corps IntelligenceRichard G. WeedeRoy L. KlineThomas F. RileyWilliam CollinsWilliam J. Van RyzinWilliam T. Fairbourn
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William R. Collins
William Robert Collins (February 5, 1913 – October 16, 1991) was a highly decorated officer of United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. As lieutenant colonel, Collins distinguished himself as Tank Battalion Commander during Iwo Jima battle, but he is most noted for his service as commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force at the beginning of Vietnam War.
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William Robert Collins (Februa ...... the beginning of Vietnam War.
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