United States Marine Corps, WORLD WAR II
Lieutenant Colonel John P. Adams POW/DIS
Hometown: New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania
District Marine Officer, 16th Naval District
Division: Cavite Navy Yard
Service #0-000004
Action Date: 10-Dec-41
Awards: Navy Cross, Prisoner of War Medal, Purple Heart
Lieutenant Colonel Adams was a native of New Bloomfield, PA. He was the Marine officer of the 16th Naval District, headquartered in Cavite, Philippine Islands. Following the Japanese attack, Adams took command of the First Separate Marine Battalion and fought a gallant delaying action as American and Filipino forces were pushed back. Adams assumed command of the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, but became a POW with the regiment was forced to surrender in 1942. Colonel Adams survived years of captivity, but died aboard the hellship Oryoku Maru on January 4, 1945. His remains were never recovered after the war. Colonel Adams was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions in the defense of the Philippines.
Navy Cross
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel John Porter Adams United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as District Marine Officer, SIXTEENTH Naval District, Cavite (P.I.) Navy Yard, during the bombardment and occupation of the Philippine Islands by enemy Japanese forces beginning on 10 December 1941. Courageous and untiring under repeated and sustained hostile bombing and strafing attacks, Lieutenant Colonel Adams rendered valiant service during the gallant stand by our forces against a prolonged and determined siege by the Japanese. His inspiring leadership, outstanding fortitude and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Authority: Board of Awards: Serial SPECIAL (March 7, 1942)
Prisoner of War Medal
Awarded for actions during the World War II
Lieutenant Colonel John Porter Adams United States Marine Corps, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.
Prisoners of War, created, 1942 - 1947
Action Date: May 6, 1942 - MIA in Captivity
Division: Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)
Lieutenant Colonel John P. Adams POW/DIS
Hometown: New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania
District Marine Officer, 16th Naval District
Division: Cavite Navy Yard
Service #0-000004
Action Date: 10-Dec-41
Awards: Navy Cross, Prisoner of War Medal, Purple Heart
Lieutenant Colonel Adams was a native of New Bloomfield, PA. He was the Marine officer of the 16th Naval District, headquartered in Cavite, Philippine Islands. Following the Japanese attack, Adams took command of the First Separate Marine Battalion and fought a gallant delaying action as American and Filipino forces were pushed back. Adams assumed command of the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, but became a POW with the regiment was forced to surrender in 1942. Colonel Adams survived years of captivity, but died aboard the hellship Oryoku Maru on January 4, 1945. His remains were never recovered after the war. Colonel Adams was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions in the defense of the Philippines.
Navy Cross
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel John Porter Adams United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as District Marine Officer, SIXTEENTH Naval District, Cavite (P.I.) Navy Yard, during the bombardment and occupation of the Philippine Islands by enemy Japanese forces beginning on 10 December 1941. Courageous and untiring under repeated and sustained hostile bombing and strafing attacks, Lieutenant Colonel Adams rendered valiant service during the gallant stand by our forces against a prolonged and determined siege by the Japanese. His inspiring leadership, outstanding fortitude and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Authority: Board of Awards: Serial SPECIAL (March 7, 1942)
Prisoner of War Medal
Awarded for actions during the World War II
Lieutenant Colonel John Porter Adams United States Marine Corps, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.
Prisoners of War, created, 1942 - 1947
Action Date: May 6, 1942 - MIA in Captivity
Division: Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)
United States Marine Corps, WORLD WAR II
Lieutenant Colonel John P. Adams POW/DIS
Hometown: New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania
District Marine Officer, 16th Naval District
Division: Cavite Navy Yard
Service #0-000004
Action Date: 10-Dec-41
Awards: Navy Cross, Prisoner of War Medal, Purple Heart
Lieutenant Colonel Adams was a native of New Bloomfield, PA. He was the Marine officer of the 16th Naval District, headquartered in Cavite, Philippine Islands. Following the Japanese attack, Adams took command of the First Separate Marine Battalion and fought a gallant delaying action as American and Filipino forces were pushed back. Adams assumed command of the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, but became a POW with the regiment was forced to surrender in 1942. Colonel Adams survived years of captivity, but died aboard the hellship Oryoku Maru on January 4, 1945. His remains were never recovered after the war. Colonel Adams was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions in the defense of the Philippines.
Navy Cross
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel John Porter Adams United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as District Marine Officer, SIXTEENTH Naval District, Cavite (P.I.) Navy Yard, during the bombardment and occupation of the Philippine Islands by enemy Japanese forces beginning on 10 December 1941. Courageous and untiring under repeated and sustained hostile bombing and strafing attacks, Lieutenant Colonel Adams rendered valiant service during the gallant stand by our forces against a prolonged and determined siege by the Japanese. His inspiring leadership, outstanding fortitude and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Authority: Board of Awards: Serial SPECIAL (March 7, 1942)
Prisoner of War Medal
Awarded for actions during the World War II
Lieutenant Colonel John Porter Adams United States Marine Corps, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.
Prisoners of War, created, 1942 - 1947
Action Date: May 6, 1942 - MIA in Captivity
Division: Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)
Lieutenant Colonel John P. Adams POW/DIS
Hometown: New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania
District Marine Officer, 16th Naval District
Division: Cavite Navy Yard
Service #0-000004
Action Date: 10-Dec-41
Awards: Navy Cross, Prisoner of War Medal, Purple Heart
Lieutenant Colonel Adams was a native of New Bloomfield, PA. He was the Marine officer of the 16th Naval District, headquartered in Cavite, Philippine Islands. Following the Japanese attack, Adams took command of the First Separate Marine Battalion and fought a gallant delaying action as American and Filipino forces were pushed back. Adams assumed command of the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, but became a POW with the regiment was forced to surrender in 1942. Colonel Adams survived years of captivity, but died aboard the hellship Oryoku Maru on January 4, 1945. His remains were never recovered after the war. Colonel Adams was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions in the defense of the Philippines.
Navy Cross
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel John Porter Adams United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as District Marine Officer, SIXTEENTH Naval District, Cavite (P.I.) Navy Yard, during the bombardment and occupation of the Philippine Islands by enemy Japanese forces beginning on 10 December 1941. Courageous and untiring under repeated and sustained hostile bombing and strafing attacks, Lieutenant Colonel Adams rendered valiant service during the gallant stand by our forces against a prolonged and determined siege by the Japanese. His inspiring leadership, outstanding fortitude and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Authority: Board of Awards: Serial SPECIAL (March 7, 1942)
Prisoner of War Medal
Awarded for actions during the World War II
Lieutenant Colonel John Porter Adams United States Marine Corps, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.
Prisoners of War, created, 1942 - 1947
Action Date: May 6, 1942 - MIA in Captivity
Division: Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from Pennsylvania.
