William ADAMSON

Regimental number795
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBootmaker
Address35 Nixon Street, Great Northern Road, Auckland, New Zealand
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation38
Next of kinSister, Mrs Madeline Browne, Great Northern Road, 35 Nixon Street, Auckland, New Zealand
Enlistment date1 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 February 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name17th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 12 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll17th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 January 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal