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Daughter speaks about father's Bronze Star Medal for Vietnam service

Local man was posthumously awarded the bronze star medal
Posted at 10:27 PM, Aug 18, 2023
and last updated 2023-08-18 22:27:13-04

NORFOLK, Va. — 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.

His daughter, Jacqueline Kilduff, spoke about Collins's life and service at the ceremony Friday.

Watch the full story by News 3 photojournalist Raymond Campos in the video player above.