Patrick A. Adams
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 77 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Patrick A. Adams, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force. Second Lieutenant Adams distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 29 August 1944 while serving with Company I, 7th Infantry Regiment. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 7th Infantry Regiment, and the United States Army.
