Clayton Sinnott Adams
American general (b. 1881, d. 1965)
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| Intro | American general (b. 1881, d. 1965) | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Military personnel | |
| Work field | Military | |
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| Birth | 7 December 1890, Champaign | |
| Death | 6 April 1965 (aged 74 years) |
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Biography
Clayton Sinnot Adams (born Champaign, Illinois; December 7, 1881 - April 6, 1965) was an Adjutant General and Brigadier General during World War II.
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. 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.
Awards
Adams received the Legion of Merit.
Death and legacy
Adams died on April 4, 1965 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.