James Stacy Adams
James Stacy Adams (b. 1961-06-12 -- 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.[2] 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.[2] 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 one of his favorite sayings was "with proper NCO leadership, a private can do no wrong."[2] 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
- ↑ "302ND MI Battalion Memorial: James Stacy Adams". 302nd Military Intelligence Battalion. Archived from the original on 2004-01-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20040125210120/http://www.205mi.wiesbaden.army.mil/302mi/CSM%20ADAMS%20Memorial.htm. Retrieved 2014-01-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 J David Galland (2004-05-25). "Unanswered Questions About a Military Leader's Sudden Death". Military.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20131014173925/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."
