Amos R. Collins
Home Town: Clarion County, Pennsylvania
Status: KIA
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 577 (October 4, 1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Amos R. Collins (33812127), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 345th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 27 February 1945. Staff Sergeant Collins’ intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 87th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.