Platt Adams, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Platt Adams, Jr. (32776433), Corporal, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force. Corporal Adams distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 9 April 1945 while serving with Company E, 386th Infantry Regiment, 97th 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 97th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.