William E. Adams
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| William Edward Adams | |
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| June 16, 1939 - May 25, 1971 | |
 Major William E. Adams |
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| Place of birth | Casper, Wyoming |
| Place of death | Kontum, Vietnam |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |  - Medal of Honor |
William Edward Adams (June 16, 1939 - May 25, 1971) was a Major in the United States Army who was killed in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor.
[edit] Career
Adams was born in Casper, Wyoming and joined the U.S. Army in Kansas City, Missouri with the serial number 521482167. He began his tour in Vietnam on Monday, July 6, 1970. On 25 May 1971, Adams, a major, volunteered to fly a lightly armed helicopter mission to rescue three wounded soldiers from a besieged firebase in Kontum Province, despite the clear weather which would provide the numerous enemy anti-aircraft around the location with clear visibility. Despite fire from machine gun emplacements and rockets, Adams succeeded in landing at the firebase while supporting helicopter gunships attacked the enemy positions. After take off, however, the helicopter was hit by fire. Adams momentarily regained control and attempted to land, however the helicopter exploded in mid air and crashed. Adams, who was 31 at the time, was killed.
He is listed on the Vietnam War Memorial on panel 03W, row 054.
[edit] References
- Medal of Honor — ADAMS, WILLIAM E.. Mishalov.com.
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