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Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 501 (July 24, 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Staff Sergeant Walter Adams (AFSN: AF-46073043), United States Air Force, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the FIFTH Air Force, in Korea, in 1952 and 1953. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Staff Sergeant 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 Air Force.