| Regimental number | 480 |
| Place of birth | Shepsted, Leicestershire, England |
| School | National Elementary School, Shepsted, Leicestershire, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 24 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Blind Lane, Derbyshire, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 3.75" |
| Weight | 131 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Atkins, Blind Lane, Derbyshire, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 27 |
| Place of burial | Erquinghem-Lys Churchyard Extension (Plot I, Row J, Grave No 13), Nord, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 90 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Sarah ADKIN, Breaston, Derbyshire, England |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Proceeded to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 16 August 1915. Disembarked Alexandria from Mudros (general Gallipoli evacuation), 9 January 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionarg Force, 18 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 25 March 1916. Wounded in action, 16 April 1916; died of wounds en route from Regimental Aid Post to 7th Field Ambulance. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADKIN John |
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