Regimental number | 5539 |
Place of birth | Rosedale, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Sleeper cutter |
Address | Nerim South, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Caroline Adams, Neerim South, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty during the attack near ESTREES, east of PERONNE, on 3rd October, 1918. As this man's platoon advanced to the attack it was met by heavy resistance from the enemy strong post directly in front. Private ADAMS immediately rushed ahead with his bayonet and entered the post, killing two Germans, and assisting in the capture of seven others. He then signalled to the remainder of the section to advance, and held his prisoners until their arrival. His dashing action in charging this post single-handed undoubtedly saved heavy losses in the Platoon.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Neerim Cemetery |