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4th Marine Division Silver Star WIA x2 Saipan

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Van V. Adams

PLACE OF BIRTH:

 

Ganado, Texas

 

HOME OF RECORD:

 

Snipe, Texas

 

Silver Star

AWARDED FOR ACTIONS

DURING World War II

 

Service: Marine Corps

 

Rank: Corporal

 

Battalion: 3d Battalion

 

Division: 4th Marine Division

 

GENERAL ORDERS:

Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 1026 (January 3, 1945)

 

CITATION:

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Van V. Adams (MCSN: 820341), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Machine Gun Squad Leader while serving with Company L, Third Battalion, Twenty-fourth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division, during operations against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan, Marianas Islands, from 15 June to 9 July 1944. When hostile machine gun fire wounded the men carrying the gun as Corporal Adams led his squad in an attack on a strongly defended enemy position, he courageously crawled forward alone, although he had been wounded twice, in an attempt to recover the gun from its exposed position. While he was attempting to reach the weapon with a length of wire, an enemy land mine, aimed at him, exploded and partially demolished the gun. Refusing to be evacuated, Corporal Adams returned to the front lines and joined in the attack, sustaining two more wounds before he was ordered to the rear. By his leadership, initiative and devotion to duty, he contributed materially to the success of this vital campaign and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

 

Research is on going and his file has been ordered. He’s been very hard to find more information about than most I’ve researched. Incredible he still had the will to fight after being wounded multiple times. Will update with more info once I get his file in hand.

 

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#2

Another amazing quality piece! Thanks for sharing!

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#3

Another amazing quality piece! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks! Hoping to get his file and shed more light on his wounds

 

 

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#4

Another fine pick up. Can't wait tosee his file.

 

Nick

#5

I always get a little envious when I see a Texas marine in someone else's collection. That's a lovely cut down!

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#6

Another fine pick up. Can't wait tosee his file.

 

Nick

Thanks! Very much looking forward to it as well

 

 

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#7

I always get a little envious when I see a Texas marine in someone else's collection. That's a lovely cut down!

First piece of any WW2 Marine gear I’ve had in my possession. Looks like he was from a small town!

 

 

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  • 7 years later...
#8

This is my grandfather!!  Van Vincent Adams.  He was the father to 7- 2 girls and 5 boys.  My mama being his second born, and 2nd daughter.  He became a rice farmer in Alvin, TX.  and it was the BEST rice ever.   He loved John Wayne.  He loved his land and his family.    The woman is his wife Allison (Allie).  She served as well.  The paystubs are from her time.

 

He got a purple heart and a silver star.  vanadams.jpg.ea0530ef65bff03fca9e9a542877eabd.jpgallie.jpg.3d1b6b8cfc6f23bb80505409ede85f8c.jpgcombat.jpg.c06d6052167685f3f4c6a7f1639d8a7b.jpgwwII.jpg.c966399a3e6ef9eabfe0dda4ba66c320.jpg

#9

This is my grandfather!!  Van Vincent Adams.  He was the father to 7- 2 girls and 5 boys.  My mama being his second born, and 2nd daughter.  He became a rice farmer in Alvin, TX.  and it was the BEST rice ever.   He loved John Wayne.  He loved his land and his family.    The woman is his wife Allison (Allie).  She served as well.  The paystubs are from her time.

 

He got a purple heart and a silver star.  I have the acutal ribbons at my dads house.

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