George Raphael Burnard ADAMS

Regimental number2563
Place of birthTumbarumba New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationButcher
AddressWolseley Park, Tumberumba, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, W Adams, Grevillea, Tumberumba, New South Wales
Enlistment date5 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name20th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll20th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Military Medal awarded)


Recommendation date: 18 September 1916

FateReturned to Australia 17 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Family/military connectionsBrother: 2562 Pte John ADAMS, 20th Bn, killed in action, 26 July 1916.
Date of death26 October 1956
Place of burialWoden Cemetery