'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: 24 January 1919

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 23 September 1916
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: 24 January 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 11