James Willie Adkisson
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force

On 7 October 1966, Staff Sergeant James Willie Adkisson was serving with the 22nd Tactical Air Support Squadron, 505th Tactical Air Control Group, 7th Air Force.

On that day, SSgt Adkisson died of illness or disease from a non-hostile action in Gia Dinh Province, South Vietnam. His body was recovered.

Medals and Awards

Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name James W Adkisson is located on Panel 11E Line 54 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.