| Regimental number | 2685 |
| Place of birth | Antrim, Ireland |
| Place of birth | Antrim, Northern Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Toogoolawah, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Adams, Ballymera, Co Antrim, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Brisbane, 17 November 1916; admitted to ship's hospital at sea, 10 December 1916; discharged from ship's hospital, 12 December 1916 (no further details recorded); disembarked Plymouth, England, 30 January 1917, and marched in to 11th Training Bn. Proceeded overseas to France, 14 June 1917; taken on strength, 41st Bn, 12 July 1917. Wounded in action, 31 July 1917 (shrapnel wound, left leg), and admitted to 11th Australian Field Ambulance and transferred same day to Casualty Clearing Station; transferred to 57th General Hospital, 1 August 1917; to England, 4 August 1917, and admitted same day to 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth; transferred to 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Dartford, 4 October 1917; discharged on furlough, 5 October 1917, to report to No 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veny, 19 October 1917. Marched in to Overseas Training Brigade, Longbridge Deverell, 5 November 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 15 November 1917; rejoined Bn, 22 November 1917. Admitted to 10th Australian Field Ambulance, 7 June 1918 (influennza), and transferred same day to 47th Casualty Clearing Station; discharged to duty, 13 June 1918; rejoined Bn, 13 June 1918. On leave to England, 16 October 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 1 November 1918. Admitted to 11th Australian Field Ambulance, 1 December 1918 (parotitis);discharged from hospital, Abbeville, to Base, 4 December 1918; rejoined Bn, 22 December 1918. Marched out to England, 10 April 1919. Granted leave for Non-Military Employment, with pay only, 3 July-3 September 1919: farming with T.H. Adams, The Grange, Brook St, Brentwood, Essex. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ajana', 19 August 1919; disembarked Sydney, 9 October 1919; discharged, 25 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAMS Samuel Hugh |
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