William Edward Adams (June 16, 1939 - May 25, 1971) - Major of the US Army, who died in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
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| Affiliation |  USA | ||
| Type of army | US Army | ||
| Years of service | 1962-1971 | ||
| Rank | major | ||
| Part | 52nd air battalion, combat air unit, 1st Cavalry Division , US Army | ||
| Battles / Wars | Vietnam war | ||
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Born in Casper , Wyoming . He attended the military academy in Lexington, Missouri, in 1962 graduated from the University of Colorado [2] . He joined the army in Kansas City , Missouri under serial number 521482167. His service in Vietnam began on July 6, 1970. On May 25, 1971, Major Adams volunteered to lead a lightly armored helicopter to rescue three wounded soldiers from a besieged base in Kontum province, not looking at clear weather, providing good visibility to numerous enemy air defenses. Despite enemy fire from machine-gun and missile points, Adams made a successful landing, while fire support helicopters attacked enemy positions. However, on the way back, the helicopter was hit by enemy fire. Adams instantly regained control of the helicopter and tried to land, but the helicopter exploded and crashed. Adams, who was 31 at the time, was killed. He was buried at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver , Colorado . His grave is located at station number 3831.
The Vietnam War Memorial at the campus of the Wentworth Military Academy contains a model of a helicopter piloted by Adams at the time of its demise. The Adams family name is listed on the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial (Panel 03W, row 054) [3] .
Award Record to Medal of Honor
Mayor Adams distinguished himself on May 25, 1971 during his service as a helicopter pilot in the province of Kontum, Republic of Vietnam. On this day, Major Adams volunteered to lead a lightly armored helicopter to save three seriously wounded soldiers from a small base that was under attack by a numerous enemy. He made such a decision fully realizing that numerous enemy anti-aircraft weapons were deployed around the base and that clear weather provided the enemy shooters with an unlimited view of all approaches to the base. When he approached the base, the enemy arrows opened fire with heavy machine guns, grenade launchers and small arms. Demonstrating great courage, he calmly directed the attacks of the accompanying helicopter gunships, maintaining absolute control over the helicopter that he controlled. He landed a helicopter on the base despite the ever-increasing enemy fire and quietly waited until the wounded soldiers were loaded onto his side. When the helicopter left the base, it was hit, suffered serious damage from enemy fire, and began to decline. Piloting with great skill, he immediately regained control of the damaged helicopter and tried to make a controlled landing. Despite his heroic efforts, the helicopter exploded, rolled over and plummeted on the ground under a hail of enemy fire. With his outstanding courage, courage and human respect for his comrades, Major Adams supported the cherished traditions of military service and earned the high honor for himself and for the US Army.
Original Text (Eng.)Maj. Adams distinguished himself on 25 May 1971 while serving as a helicopter pilot in Kontum Province in the Republic of Vietnam. On that date, Maj. Adams volunteered to attack enemy helicopters. He was not allowed to make any kind of attack. As he approached the gunners, rocket-propelled guns and guns. Undaunted by the fusillade, he continued his approach determined to accomplish the mission. It was calmly directed by the helicopter while he was flying. Despite the ever-increasing enemy fire and calmly waited until the wounded soldiers were placed on board. As his aircraft was departed from the fire base, it was struck and seriously injured by enemy anti-aircraft fire and began descending. Flying with exceptional skill, he immediately regained control of the aircraft and attempted a controlled landing. Despite his efforts, the helicopter exploded, overturned, and plummeted to earth. Maj. He was a conspicuous gallantry for his military service and the U.S. Army.
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Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Find a Grave - 1995. - ed. size: 165000000
- ↑ Medal of Honor recipients to be honored at Colorado State University October 24 , Colorado State University (October 22, 2009). The appeal date is November 20, 2009.
- ↑ Adams, William Edward (Eng.) On Find a Grave
- ↑ W. Adams' citation , Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Links
- Medal of Honor - ADAMS, WILLIAM E. . Mishalov.com.
- Adams, William Edward (Eng.) On the site Find a Grave