Lucian Adams

Lucian Adams
Born(1922-10-26)October 26, 1922
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 31, 2003(2003-03-31) (aged 80)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Buried
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1943–1945
RankStaff Sergeant
Unit3rd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsMedal of Honor
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Other workVeterans Administration

Lucian Adams (October 26, 1922 – March 31, 2003) was a United States Army soldier during World War II who received the Medal of Honor for single-handedly destroying enemy machine gun emplacements to re-establish supply lines to U.S. Army companies. He also received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his heroic actions in Italy.

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