Navy Federal Credit Union

James Adams graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1935. He retired in 1963 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    March 1952 – April 1963

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 26 (June 14, 1963)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) James Yeates Adams (ASN: 0-19755), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from March 1952 to April 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Adams and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 17, 1951

    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 727 (November 16, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) James Yeates Adams (ASN: 0-19755), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 17 September 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On that date a battalion of his regiment was assigned the mission of securing commanding terrain defended by well-entrenched forces. Due to the importance of this operation, Colonel Adams was ever present with the most forward elements of his command to direct the movements of his attacking units personally. Although under direct and observed hostile small arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire, he remained for the duration of the action, supervising each phase of the assault. By his example of bravery under fire, Colonel Adams instilled in his men, the courage and determination necessary to attack in the face of a numerically superior enemy force. His aggressive leadership and tactical ability were the major factors in the successful accomplishment of the battalion’s mission. The gallantry in action displayed by Colonel Adams on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.