World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James M. Adams
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Atlanta, Georgia
Honored By
Robin Morgan
Relationship
Nephew
SERVICE DATES FROM 20 MARCH 1943 - 03 NOVEMBER 1945. PILOT 1081, B-25 BOMBER, 5TH AIR FORCE, 345TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP, 498TH BOMBARDMENT SQUADRON. SERVED IN NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA AND BISMARCK-ARCHIPELAGO. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, AIR MEDAL WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, ASIATIC-PACIFIC SERVICE MEDAL AND THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (RECOMMENDATION SUBMITTED BUT END OF WAR PREVENTED DELIVERY). MULTIPLE CREDITS FOR DESTRUCTION OF ENEMY AIRCRAFT.