Posted by
Curtal Friar on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8:21:27 AM
This is a tribute to a man who exemplifies honor and courage and service. Stanley T. Adams, from Olathe, Kansas, received the Medal of Honor for his leadership, courage, and devotion to duty, during a battle in the Korean War. Though vastly outnumbered, Adams led a charge against the enemy and fought a tough battle against Chinese troops. Adams and his men fought the Chinese at close quarters with their bayonets, and after about an hour of fighting, the Chinese retreated, leaving behind about 50 dead. To give you an idea of his heroism, Adams was joined on his charge by 13 men from his platoon. They charged 150 Chinese troops, killed 50 of them, and forced the rest to flee.
Remember that the next time you think the problems facing you are too tough to handle.
Stanley Adams was an Army Sergeant First Class at the time of the battle for which he received his Medal of Honor. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Stanley Adams passed away on April 19, 1999, at the age of 76, but his name and deeds will not be forgotten.
Here's a link to his story at the Medal of Honor website: http://www.medalofhonor.com/StanleyAdams.htm. I encourage all of you to go there and read it, as well as stories of other Medal of Honor recipients.
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