Thomas F. Collingwood

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Thomas F. Collingwood, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action in connection with a military operation against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 386th Infantry Regiment, 97th Infantry Division. Near Oberkassel, Germany on the night of 2 April 1945, Lieutenant Collingwood fearlessly led a reconnaissance patrol across the Rhine River, in Germany, in the face of heavily defended enemy positions. With his progress being constantly harassed by enemy flares and searchlights, Lieutenant Collingwood landed on the enemy shore and obtained valuable information as to the enemy dispositions. Returning to his unit, the patrol was brought under heavy enemy fire. Lieutenant Collingwood, demonstrating courage and leadership brought his men back without casualties. His daring and gallantry reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces.