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First Name: Joseph

Last Name: Adams

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: New Orleans, LA




Date of Birth: 21 August 1923

Date of Death: 13 May 1968

Rank: Sergeant

Years Served: 1952 - 1968
Joseph Adams

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Joseph Adams
Sergeant, U.S. Army

On 13 May 1968, Sergeant Joseph Adams was serving with Provisional Signal Company, 125th Signal Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in Tay Ninh Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SGT Adams was killed in action when he sustained wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

Honors

The name Joseph Adams is located on Panel 59E Line 17 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.



Honoree ID: 231060   Created by: MHOH

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