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Sam Adams
LT · USN
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Sam Adams
LT · USN
07/01/1931 – 06/04/1942
Service Details
School / Education
USNA '35
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Navy Cross (2 stars)
Service Years
07/01/1931 – 06/04/1942
Theaters of Service
WWII Pacific
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Tennessee BB-43
USS Yorktown CV-5
VB-5
Achievements & Story
A hero at the Battle of Midway for accurate reporting of the location of the Japanese carrier HIRYU Served at Lae-Salamaua, Tulagi, Coral Sea. Died in action, Midway.