Emory Sherwood Adams
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Emory Sherwood Adams
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Adams athe start of his assignment as Adjutant General, 1938
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| Born | February 6, 1881 Manhattan, Kansas |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Monterey, California |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1945 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands held | Adjutant General of the U.S. Army |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
Emory Sherwood Adams (February 6, 1881 – November 30, 1967) was an officer in the United States Army who served as Adjutant General from 1938 to 1942.
Early life
Adams was born in Manhattan, Kansas on February 6, 1881. He graduated from Kansas State Agricultural College in 1898.[1]
Military career
Adams served with the 20th Kansas Infantry and Regular Army from 1898-1902. He was commissioned as an infantry officer in October 1902. He saw overseas duty in the Philippines, China, and France. He had extended duty with the adjutant general department from 1922 to 1938. This service was followed by an appointment to Adjutant General with a rank of Major General in May 1938. He retired from service on February 28, 1942, but was recalled the next month. He continued to serve until August 1945. His decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal for service in Brest, France during World War I.[2][3]
Later life
Adams died on November 30, 1967.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ Ancell, R. Manning, with Christine M. Miller. The Biographical Dictionary of World War II Generals and Flag Officers: The U.S. Armed Forces, Greenwood, 1996, ISBN 0313295468, page 2.
- ↑ Ancell, R. Manning, with Christine M. Miller. The Biographical Dictionary of World War II Generals and Flag Officers: The U.S. Armed Forces, Greenwood, 1996, ISBN 0313295468, page 2.
- ↑ http://archive.is/T5Ms Valor Awards for Emory S. Adams, Military Times
- ↑ Ancell, R. Manning, with Christine M. Miller. The Biographical Dictionary of World War II Generals and Flag Officers: The U.S. Armed Forces, Greenwood, 1996, ISBN 0313295468, page 2.
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| Preceded by | Adjutant General of the U. S. Army May 1, 1938 – February 28, 1942 |
Succeeded by James A. Ulio |
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