| Regimental number | 1806 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Patersonia near Launceston, Tasmania |
| School | Patersonia State School, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Bushman |
| Address | Mills Reef, South Bruny, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, John George Adams, Mills Reef, South Bruny, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For gallant conduct and leadership at Meteren on 23 April 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Died of broncho-pneumonia in a London Hospital. |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Age at death | 29 |
| Place of burial | Etaples Military Cemetery (Plot XLVII, Row C, Grave No 2), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 64 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallant conduct and leadership at METEREN on the 23rd April, 1918. Sergeant ADAMS led his platoon with great ability in attempting to mop up the village during the assault after his platoon commander had been wounded. He succeeded in keeping his men together and checked any inclination to retire in the face of a withering machine gun fire. By means of well-directed covering fire he was able to assist in the recovery of many of the wounded out in front. His leadership was splendid and his example had a great effect on his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Family/military connections | 1821 Pte Frederick Norman CRAIG MM, 12th Bn, killed in action, 24 April 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
