John ADAMS

Regimental number480
Place of birthBanchory Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressGreen Street, Osborne Park, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Adams, Burn of Bennie, Banchory, Aberdeen, Scotland
Enlistment date24 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll24 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll16th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 February 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal