George Adams like his brother served. He was the son of William James Adams and Bridget Measures. b. 1898 in Hoxton, London, England. 1901 Census England, London, Shoreditch, St. Mary Hoxton Class: RG13 Piece: 271 Folio: 164 Page: 43. ______________ Buried Parklawn Cemetery in Cambridge. George Adams/ Gunner/ C.G.A. C.E.F./ 5 June 1977 Age 78./ [Legion Plaque]
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
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Adams, George
Private.
He was overseas. He enlisted from Preston. Returned to Preston.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War Two
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Adams, William C.
Wm. Adams
July 1940
William Charles Adams enlisted with the H.L.I. of C. on June 4, 1940. He was born at Preston Feb. 20, 1920 and was a shoeworker before joining up. His father, C.R. Adams, served in the 34th battalion in the last war and two uncles and his grandfather also saw active service. One uncle, Wm. Adams, was killed in action and the other uncle, Geoerge Adams is now in the Home Guard in Windsor. He holds the rank of acting sergeat. His religion is Anglican. He had been with the regiment a year before it went on active service.
