The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Plaz P. Adams (ASN: 38154375), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in the vicinity of ****, Normandy, France, 2 August 1944. During heavy fighting on 2 August, Private Adams was wounded in the right leg by an enemy machine gun bullet. He fell in a position which afforded him some cover, but any route of approach to assist him involved the crossing of a considerable expanse of field devoid of cover from enemy shelling. His company was being reorganized for a resumption of the attack, which had been temporarily checked by the intense enemy fire. Realizing the state of affairs, and knowing that any attempt on the part of his comrades to remove him from his position and peril would probably cost some of their lives, Private Adams called to them to warn them against an attempted rescue, adding that he would await darkness and make his way to the rear unassisted. Immediately thereafter, while engaged in self-aid for his wounds, Private Adams was killed by enemy fire. The gallantry in action and unselfish loyalty to his comrades in placing their welfare above his own life, probably saved the lives of some of his fellow soldiers, and reflects the highest credit upon the character of Private Adams as a member of the Armed Forces.