ADAMS, James
| Service Number: | 355 |
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| Enlisted: | 6 September 1915, Enlisted at Newcastle, NSW |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 35th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Gundy, New South Wales, Australia, date not yet discovered |
| Home Town: | Belltrees, Upper Hunter Shire, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Public School, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation: | Bushman |
| Died: | Killed In Action, France, 29 March 1917, age not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" |
| Memorials: | Gundy District Great War Honour Roll, Gundy Public School Honour Roll, Scone Barwick House War Memorial Arch, Scone Public School WW1 Honor Roll, Villers-Bretonneux Memorial (Australian National Memorial - France) |
World War 1 Service
| 6 Sep 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 355, 35th Infantry Battalion, Enlisted at Newcastle, NSW | |
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| 1 May 1916: | Involvement Private, 355, 35th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '17' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Benalla embarkation_ship_number: A24 public_note: '' | |
| 1 May 1916: | Embarked Private, 355, 35th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Benalla, Sydney |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Carol Foster
Son of Thomas Adams and Eliza J. Adams of Belltree, Scone, NSW. Brother of Benjamin Adams who returned to Australia on 25 August 1917 having served with the 53rd Battalion; Nellie J. Adams, Lilly M. Adams, Olive M. Adams, Madge E. Adams, Herbert T. Adams and Walter E. Adams
Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Biography contributed by Faithe Jones
PRIVATE JAMES ADAMS.
Word was, on Saturday last, received by his father, Mr. Thomas Adams, of Belltrees, that his son, Private James Adams, had been killed in action in France. The young soldier, who was in his 20th year, enlisted close on two years ago, being at that, time, therefore, only about 18 years of age. Like many of his up-River comrades, the young hero turned not a deaf ear to the call of his comrades in the trenches, yes, the call of his country, so unheeded by many of more mature years and physically fit members of the district. Prior to enlisting, he was, unless we are greatly mistaken, a member of the local squad of Light Horse, in which unit he was universally respected and popular. By a sad coincidence, it was in company with the late Privates Ab. Stewart, and Herb Baker that he entered camp. Now the trio of brave lads have been claimed as victims, buried in their Sovereign's colors, as it were, after the noblest and most glorious of all deaths in their fight for liberty and justice. To the bereaved family, we join with their numerous Upper Hunter friends and patriots, in extending our heartfelt sympathy.
THE LATE PRIVATE J. ADAMS.
Mrs. T. Adams, of Belltrees, whose son, Private James Adams, made the supreme sacrifice some time ago in France, is now in receipt of the following missive of condolence from C. of E. Chaplain Thomas A. Gair, which is dated France, - 18/7/ '17: — "Dear Mrs. Adams, — For a long, time I have been trying to get your address, and was successful about a fortnight ago. I must apologise for the delay. It is in reference to the death of your brave and dear son that I write of - Private J. Adams, 355, 53rd Battalion, who was killed near Beaumetz, on the Bapaume-Cambrai road, on March 29, 1917.
A cross will be erected as early as possible to mark the place of burial. These things take a long while to be done, but it will be done and that you can rest assured. I believe death was instantaneous, resulting from the explosion of a high explosive shell. One cannot speak, too highly of the magnificent spirit shown by our men under all sorts of hardships and dangers. They are truly grand, and the names of those who have fallen are honored and treasured amongst us all. May God bless you and yours, in this great sorrow. Grant rest and peace to the soul of your dear son, and a happy reunion in His perfected Heavenly Kingdom. In prayerful sympathy, believe me to be, yours sin cerely, Thomas A. Gair, C. of E. Chaplain."