| Regimental number | 26233 |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Next of kin | Brother, Newton Mounsey Montague Adams, East Oxford, Canterbury |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Pakeha on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Operations - British front near Bapaume - 24th August 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Private Adams' Section leader became a casualty. Private Adams twice rallied his men and led them to high ground north of Avesnes where he established a post. Although isolated, he still continued to hold the post, despite the fact that the enemy was encircling his position. Throughout he exhibited skill and leadership, setting a fine example to all.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 11 |