Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Paul
DeWitt
Adams
1906-10-06

–

1987-10-31

Born:

Heflin

, 

Alabama

Home:

Tampa

, 

Florida

Buried: 

Tampa

, 

Florida

Cemetery:

Myrtle Hill Memorial Park

Paul Adams graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1928. He retired in 1966 as a U.S. Army General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    February 9, 1952 – April 4, 1953
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 49 (June 9, 1953)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Paul DeWitt Adams (ASN: 0-7306), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 24th Infantry Division, Chief of Staff of X Corps, and Chief of Staff Eighth United States Army, from 9 February 1952 to 4 April 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Adams and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    July 26 – October 25, 1958
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 3 (February 3. 1959)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Paul DeWitt Adams (ASN: 0-7306), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from 26 July 1958 to 25 October 1958.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Division:

    United States Strike Command

    Action Date:

    October 1961 – October 1966
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 45 (December 1, 1966)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General Paul DeWitt Adams (ASN: 0-7306), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander in Chief, United States Strike Command, during the period from October 1961 to October 1966.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Division:

    United States Strike Command

    Action Date:

    October 1961 – October 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Paul DeWitt Adams (ASN: 0-7306), United States Army, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander in Chief, United States Strike Command, during the period from October 1961 to October 1966.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    First Special Service Force

    Action Date:

    1943
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Paul DeWitt Adams (ASN: 0-7306), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the 1st Service Force at Kiska, Alaska, in 1943.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    143d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Paul DeWitt Adams (ASN: 0-7306), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 143d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, EIGHTH U.S. Army, Korea, General Orders No. 285 (1953)

    (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 Major General Paul DeWitt Adams (ASN: 0-7306), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving while serving as Commanding General, 24th Infantry Division, in Korea. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General 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.