James Stacy Adams
James Stacy Adams (b. 1960 -- 2004-01-02) was a soldier in the United States Army.[1] He was the senior non-commissioned officer in the 302nd Military Intelligence Battalion, from September 2, 2003, until his unexpected death on January 2, 2004.[2] The 302nd was stationed at Abu Ghraib Prison.
Adams joined the United States Army in 1981.[3] As he underwent his training Adams was recognized as the "Honor Graduate" during intelligence training at Fort Huachuca, and again, when he took a Primary Leadership and Development Course.
During his tenure members of the 372nd Military Police Company, garrisoned Abu Ghraib, when the infamous trophy photos of abuse of prisoners were taken.[3] Colonel Thomas Pappas, the commanding officer of the 205th Military Intelligence Brigade, that included Adam's battalion, was present during the death in custody of "ghost prisoner" Manadel al-Jamadi.
Peers who knew and admired him report his motto was "with proper NCO leadership, a private can do no wrong."[3] Adams peers speculated that his suicide was the result of sudden depression over the prospect courts martial would require him to testify against the men he commanded.
References
- ↑ Memorial page, "Memorial page"]. 302nd Military Intelligence Battalion. http://www.205mi.wiesbaden.army.mil/302MI/CSM%20ADAMS%20Memorial.htm Memorial page],. Retrieved 2014-01-12.
- ↑ "Unanswered Questions about a Command Sgt. Maj. James Stacy Adams's Sudden Death". Pravda (newspaper). 2004-01-02. http://english.pravda.ru/mailbox/22/101/397/12872_.html. Retrieved 2014-01-12.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 J David Galland (2004-05-25). "Unanswered Questions About a Military Leader's Sudden Death". Military.com. http://www.military.com/NewContent/0,13190,Defensewatch_052504_Galland,00.html. Retrieved 2014-01-12. "Suddenly, just after New Year's Day, 2004, CSM Adams fell quiet. The official casualty report did not include the cause of his death. I lost a friend and a former colleague. Many questions remain unanswered in my mind, in particular whether knowledge of the ongoing Army investigation into his unit may have contributed in any way to his passing."