John E. Adams
Status: MIA
Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 52 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John E. Adams, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force. Major Adams distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 24 January 1944 while serving with the 2d Surgical Group. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
