Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. OPERATION SHIKSHA, MYRTLE BEACH AFB AND SHAW AFB, SOUTH CAROLINA; NEW DELHI. PALAM AIRFIELD, AMBALA, INDIA
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Paul DeWitt Adams (1906-1987), born in Heflin, Alabama, was commissioned to the infantry from West Point in 1928. He served with the 34th Infantry and 8th Infantry Division. He served also as Executive Officer of 1st Special Service Force, the commanding officer of the 143rd Infantry, and then rose to the rank of Brigadier General in March 1945. After World War II, he served as commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division, V Corps, Third Army, and then commander in chief of Strike Command b...
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