| Regimental number | 33523 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Lefroy, Tasmania |
| Other Names | ADAMS, Edward Buse |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Bridport, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 42.3 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Charles C Adams, Bridport, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served for 18 months in the 1st Tasmanian Imperial Bushmen, South Africa |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade, February 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/128/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Veterinary Section |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 11 November 1917 (shell wound, right leg). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Gaika', 12 May 1918; discharged (family reasons), Hobart, 23 July 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No T34625. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 71 |
| Place of burial | Carr Villa Memorial Park Cemetery, Launceston |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAMS Edwards Buse |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
