| Regimental number | 3678 |
| Place of birth | Maldon, Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Gower Muckleford, via Maldon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29.2 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 157 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Adamson, Gower Muckleford, via Maldon, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Member, Birchip Rifle Club; served in 8th Infantry Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; left the district. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 20 August 1916 Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karoa', 28 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 30 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAMSON Charles Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
