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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Burnell William Adams (ASN: 0-726615), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a fighter pilot of a P-38 fighter airplane of the 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial combat in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    80th Fighter Group

    Division:

    10th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Burnell William Adams (ASN: 0-726615), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a fighter pilot of a P-38 fighter airplane of the 80th Fighter Group, TENTH Air Force, in aerial combat in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    80th Fighter Group

    Division:

    10th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 123 (June 18, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Air Corps) Burnell William Adams (ASN: 0-726615), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action while serving as a fighter pilot of a P-38 fighter airplane of the 80th Fighter Group, TENTH Air Force, in aerial combat in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Adams, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.