| Regimental number | 5 |
| Place of birth | Maitland, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Maitland, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 141 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Adair, Maitland, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry near Noreuil moving to an advanced position under heavy shell and musketry fire, thus greatly assisting in repelling the enemy counter attack. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He maintained his position throughout the day, in spite of being heavily attacked by the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAIR Cyril Morrison |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
