Richard Donald Adams | |
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| Born | June 14, 1909 Ambridge, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 5, 1987 (aged 78) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Buried | Golden Gate National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1932-1965 [1] |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | Naval Reserve Sub-Repair Division 12-34 Naval Reserve (Surface) Brigade 12-2 Naval Reserve Group 12-6 (L) |
| Battles / wars | World War II •Philippines campaign •Battle of Tarawa |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Spouse(s) | Martha O'Driscoll (m. 1943; div. 1947) Lorene Marjorie Hoffer |
Richard Donald Adams (June 14, 1909 – September 5, 1987) was an American officer in the United States Navy who served during World War II, and attained the rank of Rear Admiral. Adams was also known as the first husband of actress Martha O'Driscoll, with the union ending in a well publicised divorce.
- ^ "Richard Donald Adams". Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved January 12, 2020.