Background
Collins, Leroy Pierce was born on March 4, 1883 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of Leroy Morey and Clara (Bonesteel) Collins.
Collins, Leroy Pierce was born on March 4, 1883 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of Leroy Morey and Clara (Bonesteel) Collins.
Student Union College, Schenectady, 1901-1904. Graduate General Service School, 1924, Army War College, 1925, Naval War College, 1926. Doctor of Science, Union College, 1942.
Served with Troop K, 15th Cavalry as private, corporal, sergeant, 1904-1907. Second in command Lieutenant, field artillery, 1907, advanced through the grades to brigadier general, 1941.
Member Phi Gamma Delta. Presbyterian.
Married Constance E. Jones. Children: Howard P., (deceased) Leroy P., Constance E. Enlisted as private United States Army, August.