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Reggie
Guy
Adams
February 21, 1925

–

December 2, 2003

Cemetery:

Adams Cemetery

According to Reggie Adam’s surviving family members, he lied his age to enlist in the Army at Age 15. He earned the Distinguished Service Cross at the age of 17 years old.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    47th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 8, 1942
    Allied Force Headquarters, General Orders No. 39 (December 31, 1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Reggie Guy Adams (ASN: 14033191), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with operations against a hostile force while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at the Port of Safi, French Morocco, on 8 November 1942. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.