Background
Collier, Neil Rex was born on September 20, 1897 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Harry Lee and Maude (Hicks) Collier.
Collier, Neil Rex was born on September 20, 1897 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Harry Lee and Maude (Hicks) Collier.
Student George Washington University, 1916-1918.
Reporter, Washington Herald, 1919, Washington Post, 1919-1920, Evening and Sunday Star, 1920-1923, assistant city editor, 1924, assistant to managing editor, 1939-1940, editorial writer, 1940-1962. Author syndicated newspaper strip War on Crime, 1938-1939. Collaborated with Phillips Lord in first authenticated series of radio dramatizations of Federal Bureau of Investigation cases, 1937.
Student-officer, United States Naval Aviation, 1918, commissioned Volunteer Naval Reserve, 1927, active duty, 1942-1945. Office Public Relations, Navy Department, and 1st Navy District. Captain United States Naval Reserve, 1945.
Member of the United States Naval Institute, American Museum Natural History, Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation, Retired Officers Association.
Married Pauline L. Palmer, October 1, 1919. Children: Elaine (deceased), Neil Rex (deceased), William Lee, Jack Wayne.