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We remember David Adams
We remember David Adams
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Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:9185620
1891
1891
location
Duncan St, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9185620
1891
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:9185619
1901
1901
location
12 Nile St, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9185619
1901
1914
enlistment
Source:9185614
3rd September 1914
1918
hospitalisation
neurasthenia as a result of concussion from explosion of high explosive shell
Hospital/Institution
Source:9185611
19th April 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9185614
10th May 1918
employment
Engineer
Source:9185611
service
British Army
Private
13897
13th Royal Scots
Source:633126
service
British Army
Private
69163
Royal Defence Corps
Source:633126
service
British Army
Private
S/18761
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
4th Battalion
Source:9185613
1918
death
United Kingdom
Source:9185611
15th October 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Adams |
| Source | 633126 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nile St, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Duncan St, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13897 | 13th Royal Scots | Private | ||
| British Army | 69163 | Royal Defence Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | S/18761 | Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders | 4th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina | mother | ||
| Edward Adams | father |
Media
Media
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Royal Scots Cap BadgeRoyal Scots Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by David Adams.Contributed by:
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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Cap BadgeArgyll and Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by David Adams.Contributed by:
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to David Adams.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Stories from the Harbour Arm #Folkestone :David Adams | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 | |
| Royal Scots Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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We remember David Adams
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