World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Leslie 'Buddy' Adams
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Houston, Texas
Honored By
E. Elizabeth Brooks
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED ABOARD THE USS NEW ORLEANS CA-32, THE CREW PARTICIPATED IN NIGHT SURFACE ACTION AGAINST ENEMY SHIPS OFF SAVO ISLAND, SOLOMON ISLANDS IN 11/30. ON 12/1/42 IN THE BATTLE OF TASSAFARONGA. 170 CREW AND 8 OFFICERS OF THE USS NEW ORLEANS WERE KILLED IN THIS ONE BATTLE. SERVED FROM 7/1/41 TO 12/31/43.