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We remember Bernard Adams
We remember Bernard Adams
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Annie Matilda Adams
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10th October 1882
1885
sibling
Albert Valentine Adams
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14th February 1885
1887
sibling
Edwin James Adams
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14th March 1887
1889
sibling
Leo Walter Adams
Source:8734432
5th April 1889
1891
sibling
George Francis Adams
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26th October 1891
1893
sibling
Gertrude Mary Mabel Adams
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18th September 1893
1895
1898
sibling
William John Adams
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10th August 1898
1899
sibling
Charles Robert Kingsley Adams
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9th November 1899
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:8734432
31st March 1901
1901
location
Hethe, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8734432
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Arthur Edward Adams
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14th November 1903
1906
sibling
Dorothy Katherine Adams
Source:8734432
10th January 1906
1908
education
St Philip's Roman Catholic School
Hethe, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8735034
1908
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:8734502
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Hethe, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8734502
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Motor Mechanic
Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:8733828
14th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Coventry - Masonic Hall
United Kingdom
Source:8733828
14th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
M2/054269
Army Service Corps
245 (MT) Coy
Source:8744849
14th January 1915 - 2nd December 1916
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8750196
22nd March 1915 - 1st May 1920
1916
service
British Army
Acting Lance Corporal
M2/054269
Army Service Corps
245 (MT) Coy
Source:8744849
2nd December 1916 - 29th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
M2/054269
Royal Army Service Corps
245 (MT) Coy
Source:8744849
29th October 1917 - 16th February 1919
1919
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
M2/054269
Royal Army Service Corps
245 (MT) Coy
Source:8744849
16th February 1919 - 10th May 1919
1919
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
M2/054269
Royal Army Service Corps
245 (MT) Coy
Source:8744849
10th May 1919 - 26th August 1919
1919
service
British Army
Acting W.O.II C.S.M.
M2/054269
Royal Army Service Corps
245 (MT) Coy
Source:8744849
26th August 1919 - 1st November 1919
1919
service
British Army
W.O.II C.S.M.
M2/054269
Royal Army Service Corps
245 (MT) Coy
Source:8744849
1st November 1919 - 13th June 1920
1920
discharge
Source:8734563
13th June 1920
1921
marriage
Beatrice Catherine Bateman
Source:8799151
16th May 1921
1921
appointments
Mechanical Transport Driver
Source:8734563
13th June 1921
service
British Army
Private
M2/054269
Army Service Corps
Source:632571
1936
death
Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:8775800
Source:632571
25th July 1936
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
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| First Names | Bernard |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Adams |
| Source | 632571 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
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| Hethe, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Hethe, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M2/054269 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | M2/054269 | Army Service Corps | 245 (MT) Coy | Private | |
| British Army | M2/054269 | Army Service Corps | 245 (MT) Coy | Acting Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | M2/054269 | Royal Army Service Corps | 245 (MT) Coy | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | M2/054269 | Royal Army Service Corps | 245 (MT) Coy | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | M2/054269 | Royal Army Service Corps | 245 (MT) Coy | Acting Sergeant | |
| British Army | M2/054269 | Royal Army Service Corps | 245 (MT) Coy | Acting W.O.II C.S.M. | |
| British Army | M2/054269 | Royal Army Service Corps | 245 (MT) Coy | W.O.II C.S.M. |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Matilda Adams | mother | ||
| Albert Felix Adams | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
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| Charles Robert Kingsley Adams | brother | 9th November 1899 | |
| Annie Matilda Adams | sister | 10th October 1882 | |
| Albert Valentine Adams | brother | 14th February 1885 | |
| Edwin James Adams | brother | 14th March 1887 | |
| Leo Walter Adams | brother | 5th April 1889 | |
| George Francis Adams | brother | 26th October 1891 | |
| Gertrude Mary Mabel Adams | sister | 18th September 1893 | |
| Arthur Edward Adams | brother | 14th November 1903 | |
| Dorothy Katherine Adams | sister | 10th January 1906 | |
| William John Adams | brother | 10th August 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Catherine Bateman | wife | 16th May 1921 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
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| Roman Catholic |
Media
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Bernard Adams overseasI assume this photograph was taken whilst on overseas service. The photograph is on a post card marked "Carte Postale"Contributed by:
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Birth CertificateBorn on the 19th of December 1895 to Albert Felix Adams and Harriet Matilda Adams at Hethe, Oxfordshire. Full name is Thomas Bernard Gregory Vincent Adams.Contributed by:
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EnlistmentBernard Adams enlisted in Coventry on the 14th of January 1915 - a few weeks after his 19th Birthday. In is interesting to note his stated age on the Short Sevice Form is 21.Contributed by:
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Letter from Commandant of Salonika BaseThis is a letter from the Commandant of the Salonika Base issued just prior to Bernard Adams' demobilisation in May 1920. It is believed the signature of the Commandant is that of (Lieutenant) Colonel T.B.Olive M.C. By now Bernard has the rank of C.S.M.Contributed by:
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Theatre of war locationsFrom October 1917 to January 1920, Bernard Adams sent approximately 580 postcards to Beatrice Bateman in Coventry (later to become his wife in 1921). The location of these postcards has been plotted on to the attached map. This gives some idea about where Bernard was during his campain. Most postcards are inscribed "Salonika" followed by the date and a signature.Contributed by:
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1901 CensusThis is the 1901 census entry for the Adams family in Hethe, Oxfordshire.Contributed by:
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1911 Census TranscriptionBernard living with his family in Hethe, Oxfordshire at age 15. Occupation is Gardener.Contributed by:
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The King’s Certificate of dischargeThis is the The King’s Certificate of discharge issued to Bernard Adams in (May or June) 1920. Indistinct handwriting at the bottom of the document states "Discharged on Volume 6 Page 392 (XXVIII) KR 13.6.20". Kings Regulations 392 XXVIII means demobilisation. At the top of the document in handwriting is "MT Driver". The rank shown is C.S.MContributed by:
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WW1 Campaign Medals and badgesMedals shown are 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal. Also show are C.S.M Rank Badges and an ASC brooch.Contributed by:
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School MedalThis medal was awarded to Bernard for the 1907-08 school year by Oxfordshire Education Committee. It is inscribed with his name and "Never Absent - Never Late".Contributed by:
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Group photo of 245 Coy, No.3 Section, A.S.C. M.T.245 Coy, No.3 Section, A.S.C. M.T.Contributed by:
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The Great Fire of Salonika 1917The fire began on Saturday 18 August 1917 and burned for 32 hours and destroyed 9,500 houses within an extent of 1 square kilometre - roughly 30% of the city - leaving more than 70,000 homeless..Contributed by:
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Christmas card from Salonika.Date unknown, but sent between 1915 and 1920.Contributed by:
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Embarkation - March 1915Postcard to (his future wife) Beatrice sent just before embarkation with the Mediteranean Expeditionary Force bound for Alexandria and Gallipoli. "Think of me whilst I am at sea.....".Contributed by:
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Lance Corporal Bernard Adams, A.S.C.Photograph taken in the studios of Ernest W Appleby of Coventry. The photograph is signed and dated 27th of August 1918. I assume he was on leave at this time. He is wearing 3 (blue) overseas service chevrons on his left arm for service after 1st January 1915 and has the rank of Lance Corporal.
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Zeppelin LZ85Postcard showing the reconstruction of Zeppelin LZ85 next to the White Tower in Salonika. The postcard is inscribed on the back "Zeppelin LZ85".Contributed by:
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Death Registration IndexThis is the Death Registration Index for Thomas Bernard Gregory Vincent Adams who died in Coventry on the 25th of July 1936.Contributed by:
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Sergeant Bernard AdamsShown wearing Sergeant stripes and 5 length of overseas service chevrons. The photograph is inscribed "Salonika 30/5/19".Contributed by:
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Wreckage of Zeppelin LZ 85The photograph shows the wreckage of LZ 85 - probably taken in Salonika before or after the wreckage was re-assembled into the shape of the Zeppelin next to the White Tower in Salonika. The photograph shows soldiers and flags of Italy and France.Contributed by:
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Bernard Adams c. 1911A photo of Bernard with his bicycle. Thought to be taken in Hethe, around 1911.Contributed by:
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Postcard Chronology 1917 - 1920The image shows the postcard locations that were sent between 1917 and 1920. This gives an idea as to where Bernard was during this time. It is possible that the date inscribed on the back of the postcard is not necessarily the date the postcard was obtained as groups of postcards were enclosed with letters (the letters do not survive).Contributed by:
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On holiday at Weston-Super-MarePhotograph of Gerald Adams and his Dad, Bernard Adams on holiday at Weston-Super-Mare in around 1935. Mum Beatrice probably took the photo and sister Celia is probably somewhere nearby.Contributed by:
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Lance Corporal Bernard AdamsBernard as a Lance Corporal in 1917 (aged about 20). He has a good conduct chevron on his lower left sleeve. The back of the photo is inscribed "Salonika 1917"Contributed by:
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Wedding Reception of Bernard and Beatrice AdamsPhotograph taken at the reception at the Bateman family home at London Road, Coventry. On the far left of the first row (?) are Bernard's parents, Winifred and Albert Adams. To the right of Beatrice is her Mother, Elizabeth. Behind the bride and groom is Thomas Bateman (Beatrice's brother).Contributed by:
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Photo of comradesInscribed "Salonika 3-11-19", 2 days after Bernard's promotion, it is thought that this is a photo of some of Bernard's comrades.Contributed by:
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Hethe - Friendly Society Procession.Postcard of Hethe, Oxfordshire. Vine Cottage can be seen in the centre of the image. The postcard is not inscribed.Contributed by:
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Memorial to the Bulgarian 34th Troyan RegimentThe inscription on the memorial (at high magnification) is written in Bulgarian and English. The English inscription says "In the reign of King Ferdinand to the memory of the Fallen Heroes of the 34th Trianski (Troyan) Regiment, throughout the war 1915 - 1918. This is written on the back of the photograph. Bernard is in the photo, wearing a pith helmet. This memorial is thought to be near the site of the Battle of Doiran.Contributed by:
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Sister and BrotherA rainy day - possibly at Weston Super Mare. Pictured are Celia and Gerald Adams.Contributed by:
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ASC Recruitment AdvertisementArticle from the Midland Daily Telegraph, Friday 8th January 1915. This might have been the advertisement that Bernard read. The recruitment day is the same day that Bernard enlisted. From this advert we know that the Masonic Hall in Coventry was used as the recruiting office. We also know that over 60 recruits joined on that day from an article in the Midland Daily Telegraph on the 15th of January 1915.Contributed by:
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SS SouthlandThe SS Vaderland was a relatively modern ship. Launched in 1900. She was a passenger ship of the Red Star Line and sailed under a British flag taking about 800 passengers from the United Kingdom to the United States. She was renamed SS Southland in 1915 as Vaderland sounded German. She was initially used to transport troops from Britain to Alexandria. She remained in the Mediterranean as a troop ship used in the Gallipoli campaign. She could carry about 1,400 troops during these short voyages. In September 1915 Southland was torpedoed by UB-14 and limped back to Mudros Harbour with 1,400 troops aboard. She was eventually sunk in 1917 by UB-70 during an Atlantic crossing.Contributed by:
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Recovering a lorryThe lorry on the road is from 245 (MT) Company ASC - identified by the three-bladed radiator fan insignia on the rear tailgate. It is possible the lorry that crashed is from the same company, there appears to be an insignia on the rear of the lorry although the image is not distinct enough to be sure. It looks like the troops are trying to winch the lorry back onto its wheels. Judging by the squashed framework, it looks like the lorry ended upside down. Some of the soldiers in the image are wearing felt british army field caps.Contributed by:
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SS NorsemanThis image is thought to be of the troopship SS Norseman sunk near Karaburun Point, Salonika. She was torpedoed by the German submarine U-39 on 22 January 1916.Contributed by:
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German Albatross C.I.This postcard is of a German Albatross C.I. aircraft being paraded through Salonika after being brought down in February 1916 by Sergeant Feter of the French Air Force. The aircraft was later on display at the White Tower in Salonika.Contributed by:
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Souvenir of Egypt 1915 (1)Silk embroidery souvenir from Egypt dated 1915. Approx size 17" x 15". Shows the flags from the allies of Great Britain, Italy, Russia, Australia, France and the Red Cross. Bernard bought this in his first year overseas after embarking for the Mediterranean from Avonmouth.Contributed by:
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Souvenir of Egypt 1915 (2)Silk embroidery souvenir from Egypt dated 1915. Approx size 17" x 15". Shows flags from the allies of Italy, France, Great Britain, Belgium and Russia. Bernard bought this in his first year overseas after embarking for the Mediterranean from Avonmouth.Contributed by:
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Souvenir de Salonique 1918 (1)Silk embroidery souvenir from Salonika dated 1918. Approx size 9" x 10". Centre embroidery possibly depicts an oak leaf. Possibly brought home by Bernard when on leave in September 1918.Contributed by:
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Souvenir de MonastirSilk embroidery souvenir from Monastir (Macedonia) dated 1918. Approx size 9" x 10". Centre embroidery possibly depicts a dove. Possibly brought home by Bernard when on leave in September 1918.Contributed by:
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Souvenir de Salonique 1918 (2)Silk embroidery souvenir bag from Salonika dated 1918. Approx size 6" x 8". Possibly brought home by Bernard when on leave in September 1918.Contributed by:
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Acting Sergeant Bernard AdamsPhotograph of Bernard Adams with unknown Officer and Warrant Officer. The photograph was taken 2 weeks after his promotion to Acting Sergeant.Contributed by:
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Acting C.S.M. Bernard AdamsPhotograph of Bernard (front right) with other RASC Sergeants.Contributed by:
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Lembet F.C.Image of a home-made medal made from a Greek coin won by 245 (MT) Coy ASC in 1916/17.Contributed by:
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Bernard's Devotional MedalsStarting at the top and working clockwise: 1. The Miraculous Medal. "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee". 2. Saint Benedict Medal. The latin abbreviations mean: a). Peace. b). The Cross of [our] Holy Father Benedict. c). May the holy cross be my light. d). May the dragon never be my overlord e). Begone satan. f). Never tempt me with your vanities. g). What you offer me is evil. h). Drink the poison yourself. 3. Our Lady of Mount Carmel. 4. Unknown. 5. Jerusalem - meaning unknown. 6. The Medal of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. “Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament Have Mercy on us. 300 days indulgence each time.”Contributed by:
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New Recruit.Bernard as a new recruit. The photograph is printed on the back - "M. Bennett. Bulford Camp Studio, Salisbury Plain. The photograph must have been taken some time between January and March 1915.Contributed by:
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Souvenir from Wells CathedralA miniature image of Wells Cathedral, , painted on the back of a bevelled glass plate approx. 40mm x 30mm, originally mounted on a miniature wooden easel (since lost). The centre of the image showing the stained glass window irredesces depending on light direction.Contributed by:
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Insignia used by 245 (MT) Coy ASCThe image shows a Thorneycroft lorry in Salonika, showing the insignia used on the vehicles of 245 (MT) Coy ASC - a representation of a 3- bladed radiator fan.Contributed by:
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244 & 245 MT Coy on manoeuvres February 26th 1915This image is inscribed 244 (MT) Coy ASC Holcombe Feb 26th 1915. However, Bernard has changed the final "4" in 244 to a "5". It is possible that the photo shows both 244 and 245 (MT) Coy on manoeuvres.Contributed by:
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Disbandment Camp August 1919This is one photo of a series of 3 showing a large number of lorries, possibly several hundred, parked in a storage area. The lorries have their engines covered with a tarpaulin, and the rear of the lorries also have a protective tarpaulin. In this particular image, the lorries are marked OK. Other photos show the huge scal of numbers of lorries. Bernard has inscribed one of the photos "Disbandment Camp 1919 - Salonika August 18th 1919".Contributed by:
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ASC Lorries - SalonikaThis image shows ASC lorries in transit in what appears to be a combat zone. Unfortunately, there is no inscription so the date and circumstances are unknown.Contributed by:
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Bernard, c. 1911Landscape format copy of portrait format photo already saved in "Images". Done so the photo format fits in the timeline without cropping image.Contributed by:
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Lance Corporal Bernard AdamsBernard as a Lance Corporal in 1917 (aged about 20). He has a good conduct chevron on his lower left sleeve. The back of the photo is inscribed "Salonika 1917" Landscape format copy of image already uploaded to images. Done so the image fits the format of Timeline.Contributed by:
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Disbandment Camp August 1919 (2)This is one photo of a series of 3 showing a large number of lorries, possibly several hundred, parked in a storage area. The lorries have their engines covered with a tarpaulin, and the rear of the lorries also have a protective tarpaulin. The photo shows the huge scale of numbers of lorries. Bernard has inscribed one of the photos "Disbandment Camp 1919 - Salonika August 18th 1919".Contributed by:
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Disbandment Camp August 1919 (3)This is one photo of a series of 3 showing a large number of lorries, possibly several hundred, parked in a storage area. The lorries have their engines covered with a tarpaulin, and the rear of the lorries also have a protective tarpaulin. The photo shows the huge scale of numbers of lorries. Bernard has inscribed one of the photos "Disbandment Camp 1919 - Salonika August 18th 1919".Contributed by:
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ConstantinoplePostcard of Constantinople sent by Bernard in November 1919. It is possible he visited Constantinople as there are several postcards from this period.Contributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| Register of Deaths, September 1936 | Family98818 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal index card | Family98818 | |
| Bernard Adams overseas | Family98818 | |
| Birth Certificate | Family98818 | |
| Enlistment | Family98818 | |
| Letter from Commandant of Salonika Base | Family98818 | |
| Theatre of war locations | Family98818 | |
| 1901 Census | Family98818 | |
| 1911 Census Transcription | Family98818 | |
| The King’s Certificate of discharge | Family98818 | |
| WW1 Campaign Medals and badges | Family98818 | |
| School Medal | Family98818 | |
| Group photo of 245 Coy, No.3 Section, A.S.C. M.T. | Family98818 | |
| The Great Fire of Salonika 1917 | Family98818 | |
| Christmas card from Salonika. | Family98818 | |
| Farewell card. | Family98818 | |
| Embarkation - March 1915 | Family98818 | |
| Lance Corporal Bernard Adams, A.S.C. | Family98818 | |
| The Green, Hethe. | Family98818 | |
| Service Record (1) | Family98818 | |
| Service Record (2) | Family98818 | |
| Zeppelin LZ85 | Family98818 | |
| Death Registration Index | Family98818 | |
| Sergeant Bernard Adams | Family98818 | |
| Wreckage of Zeppelin LZ 85 | Family98818 | |
| Bernard Adams c. 1911 | Family98818 | |
| Wedding invitation | Family98818 | |
| Postcard Chronology 1917 - 1920 | Family98818 | |
| On holiday at Weston-Super-Mare | Family98818 | |
| Lance Corporal Bernard Adams | Family98818 | |
| Wedding Reception of Bernard and Beatrice Adams | Family98818 | |
| Photo of comrades | Family98818 | |
| Hethe - Friendly Society Procession. | Family98818 | |
| Memorial to the Bulgarian 34th Troyan Regiment | Family98818 | |
| Sister and Brother | Family98818 | |
| ASC Recruitment Advertisement | Family98818 | |
| SS Southland | Family98818 | |
| Recovering a lorry | Family98818 | |
| SS Norseman | Family98818 | |
| German Albatross C.I. | Family98818 | |
| Souvenir of Egypt 1915 (1) | Family98818 | |
| Souvenir of Egypt 1915 (2) | Family98818 | |
| Souvenir de Salonique 1918 (1) | Family98818 | |
| Souvenir de Monastir | Family98818 | |
| Souvenir de Salonique 1918 (2) | Family98818 | |
| Acting Sergeant Bernard Adams | Family98818 | |
| Acting C.S.M. Bernard Adams | Family98818 | |
| Lembet F.C. | Family98818 | |
| Bernard's Devotional Medals | Family98818 | |
| New Recruit. | Family98818 | |
| Souvenir from Wells Cathedral | Family98818 | |
| Insignia used by 245 (MT) Coy ASC | Family98818 | |
| 244 & 245 MT Coy on manoeuvres February 26th 1915 | Family98818 | |
| Disbandment Camp August 1919 | Family98818 | |
| ASC Lorries - Salonika | Family98818 | |
| Bernard, c. 1911 | Family98818 | |
| Lance Corporal Bernard Adams | Family98818 | |
| Disbandment Camp August 1919 (2) | Family98818 | |
| Disbandment Camp August 1919 (3) | Family98818 | |
| Constantinople | Family98818 | |
| Index of Images | Family98818 |
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