David Vernon Adams
Corporal, U.S. Army

On 14 January 1969, Private First Class David Vernon Adams was serving with C Company, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, in Tay Ninh Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, PFC Adams was killed in action when he sustained wounds from Misadventure: Friendly Fire. His body was recovered.

Adams received a posthumous promotion to the rank of Corporal.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

Honors

The name David V Adams is located on Panel W35 Line 86 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.