Harry Lee Adams 1915-1988
Harry Lee Adams was born August 12, 1915 at Altus, Franklin Co., Arkansas
to Joseph Newton & Lura Mae Quick Adams. Harry graduated from
Fort Smith High School in the class of 1933. On November 2, 1946 he
married Kay Ritchie Green in Harris County Texas.
Harry registered for the military draft October 16, 1940 at Rogers School in Fort
Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar. July 18, 1941 Harry enlisted in the US Army and was
assigned to the 327th Field Artillery 84th Div. During his time of service
the 327th fought in the Battle of the Bulge. See the story of that famous battle
HERE. The photo of a marker on a church building there
is below.
Harry served until January 5, 1946.
He served not only in WWII but also served again in the Korean War. His final
rank was Capt.
Capt. Harry Lee Adams passed away October 28, 1988 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar.
and was buried in the National Cemetery there.
The marker on the chapel wall has been dedicated to the 327th
"In tribute to the gallant soldiers of the 327th FA Battalion - 84th Infantry
Division who took part, during the Battle of the Bulge, in the liberation of
our towns and villages.They stayed in Baillonville from December 22, 1944 to
January 3, 1945."
Photo from the Battle of the Bulge
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