| Regimental number | 471 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Mackay, Queensland |
| School | Mackay Central State School, Mackay, Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Archibald Street, Mackay, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 6' 3" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | F.W.G. Adams, Archibald Street, Mackay, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in School Cadets, Mackay; 1 year 1 month in 27th Light Horse Regiment, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Gladstone, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
| Place of burial | Townsville, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAMS William Harvey |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
