Regimental number | 2552 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Storekeeper |
Address | Cathcart, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs F Snelling, 41 Clifton Street, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Goulburn, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2552A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He set a splendid example to his men during an intense enemy bombardment by assisting the wounded and clearing and rebuilding the damaged trenches. He did excellent work, particularly as a patrol leader, on many other occasions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Family/military connections | Nephew: 7436 Pte Herbert Walter ADAMS, 14th Bn, killed in action, 15 August 1918. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |