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Gilbert G. Collier
Gilbert Georgie Collier (December 30, 1930 – July 20, 1953) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on 19–20 July 1953. Collier joined the Army from Tichnor, Arkansas in 1951. Awards and decorations Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Sergeant (then Cpl.), U.S. Army, Company F, 223rd Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division Place and date: Near Tutayon, Korea, 19 – July 20, 1953 Entered service at: Tichnor Ark. Born: December 30, 1930, Hunter, Ark. G.O. No.: 3, January 12, 1955 Citation: Sgt. Collier, a member of Company F, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. Sgt. Collier was pointman and assistant leader of a combat patrol committed to make contact with the enemy. As the patrol moved forward through the darkness, he and his commanding officer slipped and fell from a steep, 6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hunter, Arkansas
Hunter is a town in southeast Woodruff County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 152 at the 2000 census. Gilbert G. Collier, awarded the Medal of Honor for his action in the Korean War, was born in Hunter. Geography Hunter is located at (35.054256, -91.126122). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.6 km2 (0.6 mi2), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 152 people, 58 households, and 46 families residing in the town. The population density was 93.2/km2 (242.9/mi2). There were 77 housing units at an average density of 47.2/km2 (123.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.37% White, 1.32% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, and 0.66% from two or more races. There were 58 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People From Woodruff County, Arkansas
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