Background
COLLINS, Christopher Clark was born on December 29, 1871 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Son of William J. and Nannie Paulette (Clark) Collins.
colonel Medical Corps United States Army
COLLINS, Christopher Clark was born on December 29, 1871 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Son of William J. and Nannie Paulette (Clark) Collins.
Virginia. Military Institute., 1892. University of Virginia., M. D., 1895.
First Lieutenant, Medical Corps, United States Army, 1899. Promoted through all grades to Colonel. Served, SpanishAmer. War, Philippine Insurrection, Mexican Border trouble, 1916-1917, and World War.
In France, 2 years as Commander, United States Army Base Hospital. No. 12 and Corps Surgeon, Second American Corps. Received citation by Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig for gallantry on Western Front during World War.
Awarded medal of Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George by British Government, Distinguished Service Medal by United States Government, three bronze stars for participation in three major offenses. Assistant Commandant, Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Member: Delta Kappa Epsilon. American Medical Association. Association of Military Surgeons.
(F.) American College, of Surgeons. Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington, Manila. New York), Chevy Chase.
Oakwood Country.