Warren M. Adams

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Warren M. Adams (Army serial No. 20101983), Infantry, Company “D”, Fifth Ranger Infantry Battalion, United States Army. For gallantry in action near Grandcamp-les Bains, France, 8 June 1944. Private Adams, a rifleman, while participating in an attack by his battalion on the town of Grandcamp-les Bains, France, which was protected by a stubborn enemy emplaced in concrete pill boxes and further aided by excellent mortar observation from a Church steeple, noticed that his section leader had been wounded and was lying fully exposed in an open field covered by heavy enemy fire. Without the least consideration for his personal safety, Private Adams left his own covered position working his way across the field to his wounded leader whom he carried through the withering fire to a covered position where first aid was given to him. This early attention undoubtedly saved him from death. This courageous and heroic action reflects great honor upon Private Adams and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Service.