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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William M. Adamson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Covington, Indiana

Honored By

Mr. William M. Adamson, Jr.

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN 1935. SERVED AS A COMMANDER ABOARD THE BATTLESHIP USS IDAHO IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC ON DECEMBER 7, 1941. THE IDAHO IMMEDIATELY SAILED TO THE PANAMA CANAL AND SUBSEQUENTLY PARTICIPATED IN THE PACIFIC CAMPAIGN. RECEIVED HIS COMMISSION AFTER THE WAR. HE SERVED UNTIL 1961.