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Last Rank
Petty Officer Second Class
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Last Primary NEC
CM-0000-Carpenters Mate
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Last Rating/NEC Group
Carpenters Mate
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Service Years
1943 - 1945
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Personal Details
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Home State
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Year of Birth
1915 |
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This Military Service Page was created/owned by
 Griffin Colvin -Family
to remember
Adams, James Edward, CM2.
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Casualty Info
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Home Town
Conifer, CO |
Last Address
Conifer, CO
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Casualty Date
Sep 23, 1945 |
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Cause
Hostile, Died |
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Other Explosive Device |
Location
Japan |
Conflict
World War II |
Location of Interment
Yuma Cemetery - Yuma, Colorado |
Wall/Plot Coordinates
Plot: 181 |
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Last Known Activity
James started working with his parents on their farm north of Yuma at a very early age. He received his schooling at the Waverly school, the four high school years under Professor L.A. Hoskins.
He enlisted in the United States Navy in October 1943 and was called to active duty April 7, 1944. He was sent to Camp Bennion at Farragut, Idaho, before going overseas on June 2, 1945 and later stationed at US Naval Base Buckner Bay, Okinawa. Carpenters Mate Second Class James Adams and a buddy were exploring the island when he was killed by a grenade thrown by a Japanese soldier hiding in a cave. CM2 James Adams was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.
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Comments/Citation
Service number: 9642819
The information contained in this profile was compiled from various internet sources.
This Military Service Page was created by Sheila Rae Myers, HM3 to remember Adams, James Edward, CM2.
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