Olathe in Johnson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Stanley T. Adams

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026

1. Stanley T. Adams Marker

Inscription.
Plaque on top:
Memorial to Stanley T. Adams
B. May 2, 1922 D. April 19, 1999
Medal of Honor Recipient- Korean
Olathe, Kansas is proud to honor one of their own

Marker on ground
Citation: M/Sgt. Adams, Company A, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy. At approximately 0100 hours, M/Sgt. Adams platoon, holding an outpost some 200 yards ahead of his company, came under a determined attack by an estimated 250 enemy troops. Intense small-arms, machinegun, and mortar fire from 3 sides pressed the platoon back against the main line of resistance. Observing approximately 150 hostile troops silhouetted against the skyline advancing against his platoon, M/Sgt. Adams leaped to his feet, urged his men to fix bayonets, and he, with 13 members of his platoon, charged this hostile force with indomitable courage. Within 50 yards of the enemy M/Sgt. Adams was knocked to the ground when pierced in the leg by an enemy bullet. He jumped to his feet and, ignoring his wound, continued on to close with the enemy when he knocked down 4 times from the

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(unreadable) of grenades which had bounced off his body. Shouting orders he charged the enemy positions and engaged them in hand-to-hand combat where man after man fell before his terrific onslaught with bayonet and rifle butt. After nearly an hour of vicious action M/Sgt. Adams and his comrades routed the fanatical foe, killing over 50 and forcing the remainder to withdraw. Upon receiving orders that his battalion was moving back he provided cover fire while his men withdrew. M/Sgt. Adams' superb leadership, incredible courage, and consummate devotion to duty so inspired his comrades that the enemy attack was completely thwarted, saving his battalion from possible disaster. His sustained personal bravery and indomitable fighting spirit against overwhelming odds reflect the utmost glory upon himself and uphold the finer traditions of the infantry and the military service.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1999.

Location. 38° 52.104′ N, 94° 48.99′ W. Memorial is in Olathe, Kansas,

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026

2. Stanley T. Adams Marker

in Johnson County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Harrison Street and East Old 56 Highway (Kansas Route 7). Memorial is located at Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1025 S Harrison St, Olathe KS 66061, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Greater Kansas City.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

on the Southern Plains,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Revolutionary War Patriots (a few steps from this marker); The Four Chaplains (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); POW-MIA (about 300 feet away); Children of the Trails (approx. one mile away); Santa Fe Trail (approx. one mile

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026

3. Stanley T. Adams Marker

Located at Veterans Memorial Park

away); Bicentennial Time Capsule (approx. one mile away); R.R. Osborne Plaza (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olathe.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.