The following information is from George Frank Collins service records.  George entered the US Navy June 16, 1943.  He served in the Pacific in the 5th Amph. Group abroad USS Bellgrove.  George was awarded the Philippine Operations Medal Asiatic Pacific Medal 1 Star Victory Medal.  He was discharged on March 19, 1946 Honorably.  



George remained in the USS Navy Reserve from 1946 to 1955 but he returned to active duty as an Aviation Electronics Technician.  His awards included the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.  He was discharged on April 3, 1972.  


