World War II Honoree

Rockford Adams

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Inez, Kentucky

Honored By

Dan, Cathy, Allison & Megan Shields

Relationship

Stepson, Daughter-in-law & Granddaughters

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN THE 556TH UNIT, ANTI-AIRCRAFT BATTALION, 9TH ARMY, WHERE HE WAS AN ANTI-AIRCRAFT OBSERVER IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, RHINE RIVER CROSSING AND IN CENTRAL EUROPE. AWARDED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS.