Clayton Sinnott Adams

Clayton Sinnot Adams (December 7, 1881 in Champaign, Illinois – April 6, 1965)[1] was an Adjutant General and Brigadier General during World War II.[1]

Clayton Sinnott Adams
Born(1890-12-07)December 7, 1890
Champaign, Illinois
DiedApril 6, 1965(1965-04-06) (aged 74)
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
RankBrigadier General
UnitArmy Service Forces
Commands heldArmy Postal Service
Battles/warsWorld War I, World War II
AwardsLegion of Merit

Military career

Adams was commissioned in the infantry reserves at Fort Sheridan in 1917. He was called to active duty in September, 1940. Adams served in the Adjutant General's office from 1940 to 1942. In 1942, Adams became a Brigadier General.[2] From 1942 to 1943, he served as the Head of the Army Postal Service. From December 1943 to July 1944, Adams was assigned to the Army Service Forces.[1]

Awards

Adams received the Legion of Merit.[1]

Death and legacy

Adams died on April 4, 1965 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

References
  1. Ancell, R. Manning; Miller, Christine M (1996). The Biographical Dictionary of World War II Generals and Flag Officers: The U.S Armed Forces. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. p. 2. ISBN 0313295468.
  2. United States. Congress. Senate (1943). "Adams, Clayton Sinnott". Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America: 1563. Retrieved 17 May 2019.


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