Pfc. Plaz Perry Adams 38154375

Pfc. Plaz Perry Adams 38154375 US Army KIA. He was born on July 2, 1919, in Eldorado, Oklahoma, the son of Alva Adams and Beattris Adams. He attended Snyder schools. He entered the US Army on July 3, 1942 at the age of 23. At the time of his enlistment he was 5 foot 7 inches had brown eyes and black hair and weighed 144 pounds. He trained in Camp Carson, Colo.; and  served in the 89th Infantry Division, and served in Combat with Company B, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division. During heavy fighting on August 2nd 1944 Private Adams was wounded in the right leg by an enemy machine gun bullet. He fell in a position which afforded him some cover, but any route of approach to assist him involved the crossing of a considerable expanse of field devoid of cover from enemy shelling. His company was being reorganized for a resumption of the attack, which had been temporarily checked by the intense enemy fire. Realizing the state of affairs, and knowing that any attempt on the part of his comrades to remove him from his position and peril would probably cost some of their lives, Private Adams called to them to warn them against an attempted rescue, adding that he would await darkness and make his way to the rear unassisted. Immediately thereafter, while engaged in self-aid for his wounds, Private Adams was killed by enemy fire.He died in France on Aug. 2, 1944, at the age of 25. He was Awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, The Silver Star Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, The American Theater of operations, the European Theater of Operations Medal ETO, and the World War Two Victory Medal.

Pfc. Plaz Perry Adams 38154375 US Army KIA. He was born on July 2, 1919, in Eldorado, Oklahoma, the son of Alva Adams and Beattris Adams. He attended Snyder schools. He entered the US Army on July 3, 1942 at the age of 23. At the time of his enlistment he was 5 foot 7 inches had brown eyes and black hair and weighed 144 pounds. He trained in Camp Carson, Colo.; and  served in the 89th Infantry Division, and served in Combat with Company B, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division. During heavy fighting on August 2nd 1944 Private Adams was wounded in the right leg by an enemy machine gun bullet. He fell in a position which afforded him some cover, but any route of approach to assist him involved the crossing of a considerable expanse of field devoid of cover from enemy shelling. His company was being reorganized for a resumption of the attack, which had been temporarily checked by the intense enemy fire. Realizing the state of affairs, and knowing that any attempt on the part of his comrades to remove him from his position and peril would probably cost some of their lives, Private Adams called to them to warn them against an attempted rescue, adding that he would await darkness and make his way to the rear unassisted. Immediately thereafter, while engaged in self-aid for his wounds, Private Adams was killed by enemy fire.He died in France on Aug. 2, 1944, at the age of 25. He was Awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, The Silver Star Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, The American Theater of operations, the European Theater of Operations Medal ETO, and the World War Two Victory Medal.

 Silver Star.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Plaz P. Adams (ASN: 38154375), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in the vicinity of ****, Normandy, France, 2 August 1944. During heavy fighting on 2 August, Private Adams was wounded in the right leg by an enemy machine gun bullet. He fell in a position which afforded him some cover, but any route of approach to assist him involved the crossing of a considerable expanse of field devoid of cover from enemy shelling. His company was being reorganized for a resumption of the attack, which had been temporarily checked by the intense enemy fire. Realizing the state of affairs, and knowing that any attempt on the part of his comrades to remove him from his position and peril would probably cost some of their lives, Private Adams called to them to warn them against an attempted rescue, adding that he would await darkness and make his way to the rear unassisted. Immediately thereafter, while engaged in self-aid for his wounds, Private Adams was killed by enemy fire. The gallantry in action and unselfish loyalty to his comrades in placing their welfare above his own life, probably saved the lives of some of his fellow soldiers, and reflects the highest credit upon the character of Private Adams as a member of the Armed Forces.

 

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GENERAL ORDERS: Headquarters, 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 22 (August 20, 1944)

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1920 United States Federal Census

1930 United States Federal Census