Soldier Record
John Adams
Contributed by: John Adams, on 2008-11-05
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | John |
| Surname | Adams |
| Year of Birth | 1890 |
| Year of Death | 1971 |
| Regiment | Royal Irish Fusiliers |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Lisadian, Armagh |
John's Story
This summary of the War was written on a single piece of paper by John Adams:
I do not believe the Germans has made the bullet that is to kill me yet
Born on 7th Dec 1892.
Enlisted on the 24th Sept 1914 for Royal Irish Fusiliers. Landed in France 4th Oct 1915.
Was wounded on the 1st May 1916 at Aveloy Wood (near Albert) in left hand (gunshot). Transferred to England in June through same wounded.
Went back to France May 1917. Was wounded on the 30th Sept 1918 outside Dadzeele (near Ypres) in right thigh (shrapnel). Transferred to England Oct 1918. Discharged out of Hosp (Roy Victoria Belfast) 17th Feb.
Transferred to Army Reserve through Demobilization.
My great uncle Joseph Langtry was in Royal Inniskiling Fusillier. Not sure if same as Royal Irish. L/Cpl Langtry died of wounds France
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