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We remember Ralph Adams
We remember Ralph Adams
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1894
sibling
Marjorie Minnie Adams
Source:8532341
1894
1901
location
172 Rotten Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8534334
31st March 1901
1904
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8792461
1904 - 1910
1911
location
172 Rotton Park Road Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8532341
2nd April 1911
1914
commission
Unknown
Source:8571032
29th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:8571043
29th August 1914 - 3rd August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
8th Battalion (Territorial)
Source:8571043
10th June 1915 - 1st July 1916
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5477189
14th January 1916
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5477189
22nd March 1916
1916
location
301, Gillatt Rd., Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7307418
1st July 1916
employment
Brewing staff
Mitchells and Butlers
Source:8534364
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment Territorial Force
Source:192895
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7307418
Source:8532243
1st July 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I. A. 33
Source:7307418
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ralph |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Adams, |
| Source | 7307418 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 Rotten Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 172 Rotton Park Road Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 301, Gillatt Rd., Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st July 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment Territorial Force | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 8th Battalion (Territorial) | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams | father | ||
| Minnie Woodward | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Minnie Adams | sister | 1894 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
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Communities
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Men and women of WarwickshireMore about Men and women of Warwickshire
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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1st/8th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 1st/8th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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St Augustine's Edgbaston War MemorialMore about St Augustine's Edgbaston War Memorial
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Brummies who fell on the First Day of The SommeMore about Brummies who fell on the First Day of The Somme
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1st/8th Battalion killed on the 1 July 1916More about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1st/8th Battalion killed on the 1 July 1916
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Officers killed on the First Day of the SommeMore about Officers killed on the First Day of the Somme
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross Registers at UK National Archives | Glen107 | |
| Baptism Ralph Adams | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post 08 July 1916 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Mail 14 February 1917 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post 14 February 1917 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Mail 23 September 1916 | Andrew10867 | |
| Sports Argus 30 September 1916 | Andrew10867 | |
| Bar to the Military Cross | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post June 6, 1892 | Andrew10867 | |
| Mothers death at the age of five | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion to Second Lieutenant | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion to Lieutenant | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Adams | Andrew10867 | |
| Adams R | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Military Cross | Andrew10867 | |
| D.S.M. | Andrew10867 |
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