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Casualty Info
Home Town Pennsboro, WV
Last Address Pennsboro, WV
Casualty Date Apr 16, 1968
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Artillery, Rocket, Mortar
Location Quang Tri (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Hardman Chapel Cemetery - Harrisville, West Virginia
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (1944-2016) - 1968
Name of Award Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (1944-2016)
Devices
Bronze Letter V
Awarded for distinguished actions in combat (valor)
Year Awarded 1968
Last Updated: Jul 6, 2012
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Details Behind Award
Chief OF NAVAL OPERATIONS The Secretary of the Navy takes pride in presenting the NAVY COMMENDATION MEDAL posthumously to EDWARD C. ADAMS STEELWORKER SECOND CLASS UNITED STATES NAVY 1 for service as set forth in the following .v CITATION: For meritorious service from 27 February to 16 April 1968 while serving with United States Naval Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit THREE ZERO ONE, Detail BRAVO, at Khe Sanh in the Republic of VietŽnam. As supervisor of the steel worker portion of the runway-repair crew, Petty Officer Adams was responsible for repairing damaged runway matting sections, filling in small holes in the matting, and inspecting the runway for enemy damage. Although the Khe Sanh combat base was under continual enemy rocket, mortar, and artillery attack, thereby making the job of runway repair very dangerous, the runway was maintained in an excellent state of repair throughout the enemy attacks, thus ensuring the resupply of the vital combat base. By his courageous actions and leaderŽship, Petty Officer Adams served to inspire the men working for him, and contributed greatly to the overall success of the mission of Detail BRAVO. His exemplary performance of duty was in keeping with the highest tradiŽtions of the United States Naval Service. The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized
