Background
Collins, Edgar Thomas was born on March 7, 1873 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Jeremiah and Katharine (Hyde) Collins.
Collins, Edgar Thomas was born on March 7, 1873 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Jeremiah and Katharine (Hyde) Collins.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1897. Honor graduated from Army School of the Line, 1910, graduated from Army Staff College, 1911, Army War College, 1917, 20.
J. J. Van Horn, October 5, 1898. Children—Margaret Katharine (Mistress Frederick Viehe Armistead), Mary Elizabeth (Mistress Allison J. Barnett). Commissioned add. Second lieutenant infantry, June 11, 1897.
Promoted through grades to brigadier general, November 3, 1924. Lieutenant colonel and colonel N.A., August 5, 1917-August 31, 1919. Participated in battles around Santiago, Cuba, Spanish-American War, 1898.
Numerous engagements in Philippine Insurrection. With American Expeditionary Forces, in France, World War. Twice assigned to General Staff.
Married Margaret, d. Children: Margaret Katharine (Mistress Frederick Viehe Armistead), Mary Elizabeth (Mistress Allison J. Barnett).