| Regimental number | 6661 |
| Place of birth | Hughendromen, Clogher, Co Tyrone, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Adams, Augheredromen, Clogher, Co Tyrone, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Tunnelling Companies - Sept 1916 to Feb 1918 Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board R.M.S. Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Tunnelling Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6662 William Edward ADAMS, 3rd Tunnelling Company, returned to Australia, 11 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 17 January 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 27 March 1917, and marched into Drafting Depot, Perham Downs. Proceeded overseas to France, 14 April 1917; taken on strength, 3rd Tunnelling Company, in the field, 8 September 1917. On leave, 22 December 1918; rejoined unit, 6 January 1919. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 2 April 1919; marched into No 3 Group, Codford, 3 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 11 May 1919; disembarked, 28 June 1919; discharged, Sydney, 7 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAMS Charles James |
Postal Address:
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Street Address:
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