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We remember William Alfred Adam
We remember William Alfred Adam
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Charles Merson Adam
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6th October 1887
1893
1895
sibling
Alexander Russell Adam
Source:8716053
4th July 1895
1915
employment
Surveyor
Source:5583723
15th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Canada
Source:8716053
1915
employment
Civil Engineer
Source:8716053
hospitalisation
Severely wounded in face and hand at Messines.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8716053
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
440636
Canadian Infantry Battalion
5th Battalion
Source:8716053
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8716053
sibling
Mary Gordon Adam
Source:8716053
sibling
Ann Adam
Source:8716053
location
24 Hay Street, Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8716053
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Alfred |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Adam |
| Source | 5583723 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hay Street, Elgin, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 440636 | Canadian Infantry Battalion | 5th Battalion | Sergeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keturah Elizabeth Russell or Adam | mother | ||
| William Gordon Adam | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Russell Adam | brother | 4th July 1895 | |
| Charles Merson Adam | brother | 6th October 1887 | |
| Mary Gordon Adam | sister | ||
| Ann Adam | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Brown, medium and plentiful |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-14 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-14 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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5th Canadian Infantry Battalion PatchThe distinguishing patch of the 5th Battalion (Western Cavalry), Canadian Expeditionary Corps
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| C.E.F. Study Group | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Canadian Infantry Battalion Patch | Vincent96527 |
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