| Regimental number | 294 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Plasterer |
| Address | 105 McPherson Street, Essendon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, John James Adams, 105 McPherson Street, Essendon, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 27 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 15, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 4 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 January 1919 |
