James Edward Adams
Specialist Four, U.S. Army

On 21 February 1967, Specialist Four James Edward Adams was serving with A Company, 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, in Bien Hoa Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SPC4 Adams was killed in action when he sustained multiple fragmentation wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered.

Medals, Awards and Badges

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

Honors

The name James E Adams is located on Panel 15E Line 068 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.