Regimental number | 2551 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Singleton, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Acting fireman |
Address | John Street, Singleton, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19.6 |
Height | 5' 8.5" |
Weight | 152 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Adams, John Street, Singleton, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Served in the Militia. |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on several occasions. When his battalion was moving up to support the front line, through a heavy barrage, his control and leadership averted many casualties. After digging in, he went forward and found another company being surrounded by the enemy; he extricated them, and held a position further back for two hours against heavy odds. His courage and judgment throughout the operation were beyond praise.'
Source: Commonwealth Gazette No 185 Date: Mention in Despatches Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 61 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went forward and made a personal reconnaissance. During an enemy counter-attack, when the troops on his left fell back, he moved his company forward under a heavy barrage to a position where they protected the withdrawal and re-organized them into a defensive line which eventually checked and localised the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 130 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia (with wife) from Tilbury on board HT 'Wahehe', 10 May 1919; appointment terminated (discharged: termination of period of enlistment), 31 August 1920. Medals: Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No NX42. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAMS William George |