Background
Collins, William James was born on December 1, 1915 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Frank C. and Aileen (Cary) Collins.
Collins, William James was born on December 1, 1915 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Frank C. and Aileen (Cary) Collins.
Bachelor of Science, University Michigan, 1939.
With Batesco, Inc., Gary, Indiana, from 1964, president, sales manager, from 1981. President, sales manager Melt Specialties Company, Gary, 1976—1981. With Air Corps United States Army, 1942-1945, with United States Air Force, 1951-1952.
Member of American Institute of Mining, 486th Bomb Group Association, 8th Air Force History Society, American Legion, University Michigan Alumni Association, American Foundrymen's Society, Lions Club.
Married Margery Aileen McDevitt, November 23, 1942. Children: Margaret Totin, William Jeffrey, C. Casey.