Clayton Sinnott Adams

American general (1890–1965)

Clayton Sinnot Adams (December 7, 1890, 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, US
Died| April 6, 1965(1965-04-06) (aged 74)
Allegiance|  United States
Branch|  United States Army
Rank| Brigadier General
Unit| Army Service Forces
Commands| Army Postal Service
Battles / wars| World War I
World War II
Awards| Legion of Merit

## Military career

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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

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Adams received the Legion of Merit.[1]

## Death and legacy

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Adams died on April 4, 1965, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[3]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d 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.
3. ^ "Burial detail: Adams, Clayton S". ANC Explorer. Retrieved 5 April 2023.

## External links

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* United States Army Officers 1939−1945
* Generals of World War II

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* United States

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