Hersel R. Adams
Home Town: Mineola, Texas
Status: KIA
Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 94 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Hersel R. Adams (0-283874), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force. Captain Adams distinguished himself by intrepid actions in September 1943 while serving with the 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
