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Harold
B.
Adams
1943

–

Born:

Albuquerque

, 

New Mexico

Home:

Bridgeport

, 

Washington

Harold Adams was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1966 upon graduation from Washington State University. He retired in 1992 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1990 – 1991

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Harold B. Adams, United States Air Force, 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, culminating as Director, North American Aerospace Defense Command Planning Staff, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, from 1990 to 1991. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Adams culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Harold B. Adams, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. 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 Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    34th Bombardment Squadron

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Harold B. Adams, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Co-Pilot of a B-52 Bomber during Arc Light bombing over Southeast Asia in 1971. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.