| Regimental number | 5326 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| School | Collingwood State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grocers Assistant |
| Address | 20 Maugie Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J Adamson, 20 Maugie Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 60th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death | 30 |
| Place of burial | Crucifix Corner Cemetery (Plot III, Row B, Grave No. 16), Villers-Bretonneux, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 169 |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: 805 Pte John McKinnon ADAMSON, 5th Bn, killed in action, 9 December 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAMSON Charles Paddington |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
