William E. Adams
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Died when: 31 years 343 days (383 months)Star Sign: Gemini
William Edward Adams (June 16, 1939 – May 25, 1971) was a major in the United States Army who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War.
On May 25, 1971, Adams volunteered to fly a helicopter to rescue three wounded Americans encircled in a fort in Kontum Province.
He did this knowing full well that the clear weather allowed North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gunners to easily see their targets.
His aircraft was bombarded by anti-aircraft fire, but Adams still persevered and rescued the three men.As he was leaving, his aircraft was shot down, and Adams was killed.
He was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously in 1972.
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