(EXCERPT) 05/19/03, by MONIQUE CURET Staff Reporter

Lt. Col. Alfred M. Adams Sr., a decorated veteran who served in three
wars, died at his Mobile home Saturday. He was 80.

Adams, who joined the Marine Corps in 1942, served in World War II,
during which time he earned the first of three Purple Hearts as well
as a Bronze Star.

He was discharged from the Marines and was offered a direct commission
by the Army. During his stint in the Army, Adams served in the Korean
War, earn ing the Silver Star, a second Bronze Star and two more
Purple Hearts.

He also served in the Vietnam War.

Pellerree Adams, his wife, described her husband as "loving, friendly,
courageous and honorable."

Adams' other military awards include: Legion of Merit, AsiatiPacific
Campaign Medal with four campaign stars; Meritorious Unit Emblem;
World War II Victory Emblem; Army Commendation Medal; Joint Services
Commendation Medal; and Army Occupation Medal in Germany and Japan.

He was an active member of the Mil itary Officer's Association and was
for many years a deacon at First Baptist Church of Mobile.

Adams, a member of Spring Hill Avenue Baptist Church, was a native of
Lower Peach Tree, Ala.

"He is one of the unsung heroes," Pellerree Adams said of her husband.

Adams was proceeded in death by his first wife, Irene Pellitier Adams.

Survivors also include a son, Matt Adams of Birmingham; four
stepchildren, Melanie Rucker of Metairie, La., Suzanne Allen of
Arlington, Texas, Sharon Lord of San Francisco, Calif., and Thomas
Lord of Moore, O...

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