Richard D. Adams

Richard Donald Adams
Born(1909-06-14)June 14, 1909
Ambridge, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedSeptember 5, 1987(1987-09-05) (aged 78)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Buried
Golden Gate National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1932-1965
RankRear admiral
CommandsNaval Reserve Sub-Repair Division 12-34
Naval Reserve (Surface) Brigade 12-2
Naval Reserve Group 12-6 (L)
ConflictsWorld War II
•Philippines campaign
•Battle of Tarawa
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy
SpousesMartha O'Driscoll
(m. 1943; div. 1947)
Lorene Marjorie Hoffer

Richard Donald Adams (June 14, 1909 – September 5, 1987) was an American officer in the United States Navy who served during World War II, and attained the rank of rear admiral. Adams was also known as the first husband of actress Martha O'Driscoll, with the union ending in a well-publicised divorce.

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