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Allan Bass ADAMS

Regimental number1198
Date of birth18 August 1896
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.6
Height5' 9.25"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinFather, Allan Bass Adams, Possum Creek, Bangalow, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in the Cadets; 1 year in the 4th Australian Light Horse.
Enlistment date20 March 1916
Place of enlistmentLismore, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name42nd Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/59/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 5 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll41st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1919
Discharge date20 January 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devon', 8 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 20 January 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q156509.
SourcesNAA: B2455, ADAMS Allan Bass

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