Fletcher E. Adams

Fletcher Eugene Adams (2 August 1921 in Homer - executed 30 May 1944) was a American Captain in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Fletcher Adams was born August 2, 1921 in Homer, Louisiana. After completing his studies at Southern State College, he joined the Army Reserve before qualifying as a pilot with the rank of Lieutenant, March 10, 1943 at Luke Field. It is assigned to the 362nd Fighter Squadron / 357th Fighter Group and joined Britain in 1943. In late January 1944, it totals 685 hours of flight including 472 frontline driver. In late May 1944, it totals 641 hours of first scheduled flight and has 10 victories to his list of conquests including 2 together. On 30 May 1944, he was shot down in aerial combat west of Bernburg aboard his P-51B (43-12468). Managed to leave his unit, it is run by the head of a local militia. The latter, first sentenced to death, will see reduced his sentence to 25 years imprisonment.

Awards

 * Distinguished Flying Cross with bronze oak leaf cluster
 * Air Medal with silver oak leaf cluster
 * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
 * American Campaign Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal