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Arthur ADAMS

Regimental number1576
Place of birthIpswich, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPostal electrician
AddressSouth Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.6
Height5' 6"
Weight120 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Emily Adams, Park Road, South Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date18 September 1916
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistment2nd Air Mechanic
Unit nameMarch 1917 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number8/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 10 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Flying Corps
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Discharge date2 December 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 6 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 2 December 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q155623.
Date of death9 May 1965
Age at death72
Place of burialMount Thompson Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, ADAMS Arthur

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