Clayton Adams
Clayton Sinnot Adams (born December 7, 1890 in Champaign , Illinois , † April 6, 1965 in Manila , Philippines ) was an American brigadier general in the US Army .
Life
Adams became a reserve officer of the infantry after visiting the training camp at Fort Sheridan in 1917. During the Second World War he was called to active military service in September 1940 and first in the staff of the Adjutant General added, the highest administrative officer in the Chief of Staff of the Army ( Chief of Staff of the Army ) . After his promotion to brigadier general (Brigadier-General) on 8 September 1942, he became head of the army postal service (Army Postal Service) and held this position until December 1943. He was then from December 1943 until his release from active duty to the Rear Heeres-Dienst (Army Service Forces) , which, along with the Heeresluftwaffe USAAF ( US Army Air Forces ) and the Land Forces (Army Ground Forces), formed one of the three autonomous parts of the Army of the United States ( Army of the United States ) . For his services he was awarded the Legion of Merit , among others .
Adams was married to Beulah Adams and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery after his death .
Web links
- Entry on the homepage of Arlington National Cemetery
- Clayton Adams in the database of Find a Grave (English)
- Entry in general.dk
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Adams, Clayton |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Adams, Clayton Sinnot (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American officer in the US Army |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 7, 1890 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Champaign , Illinois |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 6, 1965 |
| Place of death | Manila , Philippines |