World War II Honoree

William J. Adams

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Brodhead, Kentucky

Honored By

Michael D. Adams

Relationship

Son

Served as Sergeant with the 83rd Infantry Division, 330th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, l Company, from October 23, 1942 to July 25, 1945. Wounded in action at Saint Lo, France July 26, 1944. Convalesced in Paris and returned to unit September 28, 1944. Wounded in action again after crossing the Rhine River April 1945. Sent to convalesce in Fort Sam Houston, Texas and returned across the Atlantic aboard the Queen Mary. Decorations include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart with 1 oak leaf cluster, Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal.