Korean War
| Service # | 17266425 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 12 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Adams was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Adams was a member of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was wounded while fighting the enemy along the Naktong Bulge near Yongsan, South Korea on August 11, 1950 and died of those wounds the following day.