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Frank Adams MM | |||
Rank: | Private | Number: | 9174* |
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | 08th Corps* | ||
Name of Rgt or Ship: | Army Cyclist Corps | ||
Died: | 10/11/1917 | Age: | 23 |
How Died: | Killed in Action | ||
Country of burial: | Belgium | Grave Photo: | Yes |
Cemetery or Memorial: | Coxyde Cemetery, Koksijde | ||
Town Memorial: | Altrincham | ||
Extra Information: | |||
Formerly 10335 - Manchester Rgt. Enlisted in the Manchester Rgt in September 1914. Cyclist Bn. He had served 2 years at the front. Received his Military Medal in June 1917. The 23/08/1918 edition of the local newspaper reported that his friend, Private Stanley Cragg of the A.S.C. had been awarded the M.M. for gallantry in assisting Private Adams on the field of battle. Private Adams had been wounded on the battlefield and at great risk to himself, Private Cragg carried his friend to safety - however, despite his bravery, Private adams unfortunately died of his wounds. His father John Adams, was in attendance at the Altrincham Picture Theatre for the presentation of the Military medal to Private Cragg by the Mayor of Altrincham. His father, John Adams, died 15th September 1917, aged: 58 years and his mother, Hanna Adams, died 15th June 1948, aged: 89 years. |
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