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Шаблон:Infobox military person 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 in the Regular Army from 1898 to 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’s Department from 1922 to 1938. This service was followed by appointment as Adjutant General of the Army with the rank of major general in May 1938. Adams 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.[1][2]

Later life

Adams died on November 30, 1967.[1]

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  1. 1,0 1,1 1,2 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, Шаблон:ISBN, page 2.
  2. https://archive.today/20120722012548/http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=17175 Valor Awards for Emory S. Adams, Military Times