1LT William Hill Adams (1920-1951) - Find a Grave Memorial

1LT William Hill Adams Veteran

Birth

29 May 1920

Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Death

30 May 1951 (aged 31)

North Korea

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National Korean War Veterans Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA Add to Map

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First Lieutenant Adams was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 28, 1950. He died in a North Korean prison camp from malnutrition and exposure on May 31, 1951. His remains were not recovered. Family inquiry, Son, Greg from PMKOR: G CO 5TH CAV. Possible B Company.

Awarded
★ Bronze Star
★ Combat Infantryman's Badge
★ Prisoner of War Medal
★ Korean Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Korean Presidential Unit Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal

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