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We remember Edward Adams
We remember Edward Adams
Timeline
Timeline
1886
service
British Army
Private
7944
2nd Royal Irish Fusiliers
Source:633309
service
British Army
Rifleman
7944
Royal Irish Rifles
2nd Battalion
Source:8953023
1914
death
Died of wounds
Source:8953020
Source:8953023
14th October 1914
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 42 and 43.
Source:8953020
sibling
Rose Ann Adams
Source:9026663
location
13, Plevna St., Belfast.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8953020
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Adams |
| Source | 633309 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Plevna St., Belfast. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7944 | 2nd Royal Irish Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7944 | Royal Irish Rifles | 2nd Battalion | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Ann Adams | sister |
Media
Media
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Royal Irish Rifles Cap BadgeRoyal Irish Rifles Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Edward Adams.
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 1Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where Edward Adams is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 2Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where Edward Adams is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 3Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where Edward Adams is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 4Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France where Edward Adams is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Edward Adams.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Edward Adams.
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Edward Adams.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Will of Irish Soldiers Website - Edward Adams | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Irish Rifles Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 |
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