Gerald M. Adams was born in Nebraska. He graduated from the Naval War College in 1961, received a B.A. in History from the University of Maryland in 1971, and an M.A. in History from the University of Wyoming in 1981. He served in the Air Force during World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. His last posting was to F.E. Warren Air Force Base (1976-1978). After retiring from the Air Force Adams wrote articles about military history and early aviation in Wyoming. He also wrote "The Post Near Cheyenne, A History of Fort D.A Russell, 1867-1930." (1989), "Fort Francis E. Warren and the Quartermaster Corps", a history of the Casper Army Air Base, World War II, and "Bells of Balangiga" (1991).
From the description of Gerald M. Adams papers, 1867-1992. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 81309288
