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Robert E. Adamson

1920 – 2004

American naval officer

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About Robert E. Adamson

Lived 1920 – 2004 (aged 83). Robert E. Adamson was an American military personnel.

Later life Adamson married Carolyn Axberg on 18 August 1945. They had three children.

After retiring from the U.S. Navy, Vice Admiral Adamson retired with his wife to Williamsburg, Virginia. Adamson died in 2004 at the age of 83 and was interred in Arlington National Cemetery.

Awards

Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit with gold star Air Force Commendation Medal China Service Medal with two stars American Defense Service Medal American Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two stars World War II Victory Medal National Defense Service Medal with bronze star Korean Service Medal with two stars Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Quemoy and Matsu Islands) Vietnam Service Medal Presidential Unit Citation (Philippines) Presidential Unit Citation (Korea) Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two stars United Nations Service Medal Vietnamese Naval Distinguished Service Order

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Important facts

Born
28 December 1920, Chicago
Birth century
20th century
Died
30 July 2004, Williamsburg
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
United States
Education
Columbia University
Also known as
Robert Edward Adamson Jr., Robert E. Adamson Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert E. Adamson?

American naval officer

When was Robert E. Adamson born?

Robert E. Adamson was born on 28 December 1920 in Chicago.

When did Robert E. Adamson die?

Robert E. Adamson died on 30 July 2004 in Williamsburg.

What was Robert E. Adamson's occupation?

Robert E. Adamson was a military personnel.

What nationality was Robert E. Adamson?

Robert E. Adamson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert E. Adamson

· Wikidata: Q82062666

· DBpedia: Robert E. Adamson Jr.

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