| Regimental number | 3353 |
| Place of birth | Oamaru, New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | Donock Terrace, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Gordon McAdam, Donock Terrace, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the 8th Infantry (Oxley) Bn, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 6th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 27 September 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 18 November 1917, for overland travel to Brisbane; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 21 December 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McADAM Gordon Patterson |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
