| Regimental number | 2551 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Singleton, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Acting fireman |
| Address | John Street, Singleton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.6 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Adams, John Street, Singleton, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in the Militia. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on several occasions. When his battalion was moving up to support the front line, through a heavy barrage, his control and leadership averted many casualties. After digging in, he went forward and found another company being surrounded by the enemy; he extricated them, and held a position further back for two hours against heavy odds. His courage and judgment throughout the operation were beyond praise.'
Source: Commonwealth Gazette No 185 Date: Mention in Despatches Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 61 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went forward and made a personal reconnaissance. During an enemy counter-attack, when the troops on his left fell back, he moved his company forward under a heavy barrage to a position where they protected the withdrawal and re-organized them into a defensive line which eventually checked and localised the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 130 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia (with wife) from Tilbury on board HT 'Wahehe', 10 May 1919; appointment terminated (discharged: termination of period of enlistment), 31 August 1920. Medals: Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No NX42. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAMS William George |