The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Soldier’s Medal (Posthumously) to Technical Sergeant Lee V. Adams, United States Air Force, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 14 December 1947, at Yokota Air Force Base, Honshu, Japan. As provost sergeant of the Military Police Section, off duty and unarmed, Sergeant Adams valorously disregarded his life in the face of imminent danger and attempted to disarm and suppress an unlawfully armed soldier who had shot and grievously wounded another man. Sergeant Adams made this attempt fearlessly, without hesitation, and will full cognizance of the risk entailed, in an effort to save the lives of fellow soldiers. As a direct consequence of this action, Sergeant Adams was mortally wounded. His display of gallantry and courage reflects great credit on himself and the armed forces of the United States.