Harrison Collins
Harrison Collins (March 10, 1836 – December 25, 1890) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Harrison Collins | |
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| Born | March 10, 1836 Hawkins County, Tennessee, US |
| Died | December 25, 1890 (aged 54) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  1st Regiment, Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Nashville |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
Collins served in the American Civil War in the 1st Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on February 24, 1865 for his actions at the Battle of Nashville. Harrison Collins was the first Tennessean to be awarded the Medal of Honor
He is interred at the Springfield National Cemetery in Springfield, Mo.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Capture of flag of Chalmer's Division (C.S.A.).[1]
Collins saw the Confederate standard bearer, under the direction of a major, trying to rally his troops. Collins led a charge to kill the major, capture the flag and route the enemy. He chased the enemy all the way to the Tennessee River.