World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Alfred J. Adams
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New York City, New York
Honored By
A Thankful American
HE SERVED IN THE 237TH COMBAT ENGINEER BATTALION IN NORTH AFRICA, ENGLAND, FRANCE, THE ARDENNES AND GERMANY. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE D-DAY INVASION, LANDING ON UTAH BEACH IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS. HE RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION.