Lieutenant junior grade William J. Collins, Jr. was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguished Device for meritorious service in connection to his operations in Vietnam.
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Lt. j.g. William "Bill" Collins Jr. was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War. From November 1967 to July 1968, he conducted 120 combat patrols in shallow and hazardous waters, and was involved in 38 firefights.