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ADAMS, William Robertson
Step 1: Personal Details
| Service Number: | 911 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 1 September 1914, Sydney |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 4th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Rozelle, New South Wales, Australia, 24 June 1895 |
| Home Town: | Drummoyne, Canada Bay, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Roselle Public School |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | Died of wounds, Bullecourt, France, 5 May 1917, aged 21 years |
| Cemetery: |
Vraucourt Copse Cemetery, Vaulx-Vraucourt Plot 111, Row A, Grave 9 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
Biography contributed by Daryl Jones
Son of Mrs. Robina ADAMS, of "Gowanbrae," Broughton St., Drummoyne, New South Wales. Born at Rozelle.
"IN MEMORY OF THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF THE LATE MR. & OF MRS. ADAMS SYDNEY"
Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 26 April 1915; invalided to Malta and Eastleigh, England.
Returned to duty, 14 January 1916. He fought in France in all engagements with Australians up to the time of his death at Bullecourt after having been wounded three times.
Medals:1914-15 Star. British War Medal, Victory Medal
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