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We remember Frederick William Charles Adams
We remember Frederick William Charles Adams
Timeline
Timeline
1860
sibling
Emma Adams
Source:8567995
1860
1861
sibling
William Adams
Source:8567995
1861
1865
sibling
Esther Adams
Source:8567995
1865
1871
sibling
Criscelia Ann Adams
Source:8567995
1871
1873
sibling
John Adams
Source:8567995
1873
1876
sibling
Charles Adams
Source:8567995
1876
1879
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:8567995
3rd April 1881
1881
location
6 Brewers Court, Bermondsey, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8567995
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Mary Ann Adams
Source:8567995
1882
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:8567933
5th April 1891
1891
location
8 Marigold Place, Bermondsey, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8567933
5th April 1891
1904
marriage
Florence Maud Adams nee Hayward
Source:8567943
22nd May 1904
1906
children
Frederick George Henry Adams
Source:8567943
17th April 1906
1907
children
Florence Minnie Adams
Source:8567943
31st October 1907
1910
children
Louisa Lilian Known As Lovie Adams
Source:8567936
5th April 1910
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:8567936
2nd April 1911
1911
location
302 North Block, Guinness Buildings, Pages Walk, Bermondsey, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8567936
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Minnie Elizabeth Adams
Source:8567943
13th September 1912
1915
children
Henry Albert Adams
Source:8567943
6th May 1915
1915
enlistment
Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
Source:8567943
11th December 1915
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
144261
Royal Garrison Artillery
48th Anti-Aircraft Company
Source:8567943
19th January 1917 - 1st June 1917
1917
children
Winifred Hilda Adams
Source:8567943
19th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
144621
Royal Garrison Artillery
83rd Anti-Aircraft Company
Source:8567943
2nd June 1917 - 22nd July 1918
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
144621
Royal Garrison Artillery
231 and 158 Anti-Aircraft Sections
Source:8567943
23rd July 1917 - 1st August 1918
1917
dates
Age 37
Source:8567943
31st July 1917
1917
employment
Smith's Hammerman
A Smithy - perhaps within a factory
Bermondsey, London
United Kingdom
Source:8567943
31st July 1917
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
144621
Royal Garrison Artillery
C Anti-Aircraft Battery
Source:8567943
2nd August 1918 - 16th May 1919
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8567943
August 1918 - 30th July 1919
1919
service
British Army
Gunner
144621
Royal Garrison Artillery
Y Anti-Aircraft Battery
Source:8567943
17th May 1919 - 29th July 1919
1919
dates
Age 40
Source:8567943
27th August 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8567943
27th August 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick William Charles |
| Initials | FWC |
| Last Name | Adams |
| Source | 8567943 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 North Block, Guinness Buildings, Pages Walk, Bermondsey, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6 Brewers Court, Bermondsey, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 8 Marigold Place, Bermondsey, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 144261 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 48th Anti-Aircraft Company | Gunner | |
| British Army | 144621 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 83rd Anti-Aircraft Company | Gunner | |
| British Army | 144621 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 231 and 158 Anti-Aircraft Sections | Gunner | |
| British Army | 144621 | Royal Garrison Artillery | C Anti-Aircraft Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 144621 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Y Anti-Aircraft Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick George Henry Adams | son | 17th April 1906 | |
| Florence Minnie Adams | daughter | 31st October 1907 | |
| Louisa Lilian Known As Lovie Adams | daughter | 5th April 1910 | |
| Minnie Elizabeth Adams | daughter | 13th September 1912 | |
| Henry Albert Adams | son | 6th May 1915 | |
| Winifred Hilda Adams | daughter | 19th March 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criscelia Annie Adams nee Williams | mother | ||
| William Thomas Adams | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Adams | sister | 1860 | |
| William Adams | brother | 1861 | |
| Esther Adams | sister | 1865 | |
| Criscelia Ann Adams | sister | 1871 | |
| John Adams | brother | 1873 | |
| Charles Adams | brother | 1876 | |
| Mary Ann Adams | sister | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Maud Adams nee Hayward | wife | 22nd May 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Great War Royal Garrison Artillery Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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