| Regimental number | 2778 |
| Place of birth | Elmore, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Colac PO, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Frank Adams, Wangaratta PO, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 25 February 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 25 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 10 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 December 1915 |