Clayton Sinnot Adams (December 7, 1890, in Champaign, Illinois – April 6, 1965)[1] was an Adjutant General and Brigadier General during World War II.[1]
Clayton Sinnott Adams | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 7, 1890 Champaign, Illinois, US |
| Died | April 6, 1965 (aged 74) |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | Army Service Forces |
| Commands held | Army Postal Service |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
Military career
Adams was commissioned in the infantry reserves at Fort Sheridan in 1917. He was called to active duty in September, 1940. Adams served in the Adjutant General's office from 1940 to 1942. In 1942, Adams became a Brigadier General.[2] From 1942 to 1943, he served as the Head of the Army Postal Service. From December 1943 to July 1944, Adams was assigned to the Army Service Forces.[1]
Awards
Adams received the Legion of Merit.[1]
Death and legacy
Adams died on April 4, 1965, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Ancell, R. Manning; Miller, Christine M (1996). The Biographical Dictionary of World War II Generals and Flag Officers: The U.S Armed Forces. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. p. 2. ISBN 0313295468.
- ↑ United States. Congress. Senate (1943). "Adams, Clayton Sinnott". Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America: 1563. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ↑ "Burial detail: Adams, Clayton S". ANC Explorer. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
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