| Regimental number | 76 |
| Place of birth | Paisley, Scotland |
| School | Camphill School, Paisley, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 35 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Jane Adam, Churchill House, Paisley, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 38 |
| Place of burial | 4th Battalion Parade Ground Cemetery (Row C, Grave No. 25), Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 39 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli Campaign), 5 April 1915. Killed in action, 12 May 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAM John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
