| Service number | 611 |
|---|---|
| Ranks Held | Private, Trooper |
| Birth Date | 18/11/1897 |
| Birth Place | Australia: Queensland, Thargomindah |
| Death Date | 13/05/1915 |
| Death Place | Ottoman Empire: Turkey, Marmara, Gallipoli Peninsula |
| Final Rank | Trooper |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Units |
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| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Trooper William Henry Adams
Description
Trooper William Henry Adams (611, 2nd Australian Light Horse) was born in Thargomindah, Queensland, on 18 November 1897. He was working as a motor mechanic in Brisbane, QLD when he enlisted on 4 September 1914. William was killed in action near Quinns post, Gallipoli on 13/14 May 1915. He is buried in Shrapnel Valley Cemetery. He was 17 years 6 months at the time of his death. William's brother Sergeant Vivian Douglas Adams was also killed at Gallipoli on 31 October 1915.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Trooper
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 18/11/1897 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 20/12/1914 | |
| Date of enlistment | 04/09/1914 | |
| Date of death | 13/05/1915 | |
| Date of fate | 29/05/1915 |