Jay Lee Adams
Military
Object Number - UPL 71344 - S/Sgt Jay Lee 'JL' Adams
Assigned to 325BS, 92BG, 8AF USAAF. Robert C Hirsch crew. Died on 10-Jan-45 Cologne mission with Bob Hirsch in B-17 42-102396; A/C battle damaged and force landed Liege, Belgium, S/Sgt Jay L. Adams baled out (Un-commanded) at 300ft, Killed in Action (KIA)
Awards: AM (3OLC), EAME, PH.
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Units served with
![B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 92nd Bomb Group fly in formation over countryside. The aircraft, from left to right, are B-17G (NV-P, serial number 44-8354), B-17G (NV-U, serial number 42-97288) nicknamed "Flag Ship" and an unknown B-17G (NV-E) from the 325th Bomb Squadron. Image stamped on reverse: 'The R.L. Cavanagh Photo Collection' [stamp]. Handwritten caption on reverse: '48354, Little Runt. PFF.' [Caption refers to another B-17 nicknamed"Little Runt" either B-17G (NV-P, serial number 42-97515) or B-17](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-379200.jpg.webp?itok=MbsLLiLg)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 325th Bomb Squadron 92nd Bomb Group
Places
![A bomber crew of the 92nd Bomb Group return to Podington following a mission flying B-17 Flying Fortresses to Wittenberg. A B-17 Flying Fortress (NV-K, serial number 42-29994) is visible in the background. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 23 Feb 1945' [stamp]. ' News Chronicle Copyright Picture' [stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Crew back from Wittenberg.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-379172.jpg.webp?itok=G7D0FciD)
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
16 January 1916 | BornSentinel, Oklahoma | |
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Enlisted |
18 May 1943 | EnlistedFort McClellan, Alabama | |
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Died Killed in Action (KIA) |
10 January 1945 | Killed in ActionLiege, Belgium | |
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Buried |
10 January 1945 | InterredOlne Cemetery, Olne, Belgium | |
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Buried |
12 January 1945 | Re-InterredHenri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Liege, Belgium | |
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Buried |
8 January 1949 | Re-InterredSentinel Cemetery, Sentinel, Oklahoma, |
Revisions
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https://www.fold3.com/record/88367882/j-l-adams-us-wwii-army-enlistment-records-1938-1946
https://www.fold3.com/record/702616203/blank-us-wwii-hospital-admission-card-files-1942-1954
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65752710/jay-lee-adams
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/138672802?objectPage=131
