| Regimental number | 1198 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.6 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Allan Bass Adams, Possum Creek, Bangalow, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Cadets; 1 year in the 4th Australian Light Horse. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Lismore, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| 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. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAMS Allan Bass |