| Regimental number | 6949 |
| Place of birth | Manchester, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Address | 46 Geelong Road, Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W. Adams, 20 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, England |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for service due to eyesight) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 6949a |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Veterinary Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 23 November 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 29 January 1917; marched into 2nd Training Bn, Durrington, 30 January 1917. Admitted to Fargo Hospital, 16 February 1917 (bronchitis); discharged, and marched into 2nd Training Bn, Durrington, 26 February 1917. Admitted to Parkhouse Hospital, 11 March 1917 (bronchitis); discharged, and marched into 2nd Training Bn, Durrington, 15 March 1917. Found guilty, 3 April 1917, of conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he was absent from church parade: awarded 72 hours' detention. Transferred to, and taken on strength of 67th Bn, Windmill Hill, 28 April 1917. Found guilty, 21 July 1917, of being absent from 2000 hours parade and night operation: award, forfeits 1 day's pay. Found guilty, 20 August 1917, of being improperly dressed in that he was not wearing a belt: award, forfeits 1 days' pay. Proceeded overseas to France, 25 August 1917; marched into 3rd Australian Divisional Base Depot, Rouelles, 26 August 1917. Proceeded to unit, 31 August 1917; taken on strength of 37th Bn, 1 September 1917. Admitted to No 10 Field Ambulance, 13 September 1917 (influenza); transferred to No 7 Canadian Stationary Hospital, Arques, 25 September 1917; to No 7 Convalescent Depot, Boulogne, 2 October 1917; discharged, 6 October 1917; marched into 3rd Australian Divisional Base Depot, Rouelles, 10 October 1917. Proceeded to unit, 23 October 1917; taken on strength of Australian Veterinary Hospital, 25 October 1917. Classified as only fit for Permanent Bases, 24 February 1918. Found guilty, 5 June 1918, of being absent from 0530 hours parade: award, admonished. Found guilty, 15 June 1918, of (1) disobedience of Routine Orders in that he entered a cafe placed out of bounds; (2) drinking in a cafe during prohibited hours: awarded 7 days' Field Punishment No 2. Classified B2, 28 July 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 4 September 1918; rejoined unit, 18 September 1918. Proceeded to England for return to Australia, 7 January 1919; marched into Sutton Veny, 14 January 1919. Commenced return to Australia from Liverpool on board HT 'Nestor', 20 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 2 July 1919; discharged Melbourne (termination of period of enlistment), 9 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 68 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAMS William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
