Tasmanian War Casualties

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Adams, Arthur Francis (MM)

Born 26^th June 1890 Launceston Tasmania the son of John George and Elizabeth Rebecca Adams (nee Austin) a labourer he embarked Fremantle 18^th April 1915 on board “HMAT Argyllshire” with the 12^th Infantry Battalion.

Sgt Adams died 7^th December 1918 in France from broncho pneumonia and was buried in the Etaples Military Cemetery, Etaples, Pas de Calais, France.

Military Medal

For gallant conduct and leadership at Meteren on the 23^rd April 1918. Sgt Adams led his platoon with great ability in attempting to mop up the village during the assault after his platoon commander had been wounded. He succeeded in keeping his men together and checked any inclination to retire in the face of withering M.G fire. By means of well directed covering fire he was able to assist in the recovery of many of the wounded out in front. His leadership was splendid and his example had a great effect on his men.

Our Bruny Island correspondent writes

Mr John G Adams, of Alonnah Bruny Island, at present in employment at Richmond received official notification this week of the death, from broncho-pneumonia of his son Sergeant Arthur F Adams, 12th Battalion, A I F Sergeant Adams was an Anzac, having enlisted from Alonnah on January 3, 1915 and landed on Gallipoli in June following and being present at the time of the evacuation from there on December 19/ 20, 1916 He received his first wound on March 2, 1917, in France His brother, Private, Percy Adams died of wounds on May 24, 1916 in France By the death of Sergeant Adams who was held in the highest esteem on Bruny Island where the news of his demise has been received with feelings of the deepest regret, Bruny Island has contributed 23 line young lives to the cause of Empire and for freedom's sake, out of its 58 volunteers almost 40 per cent.

The Mercury 21^st December 1918

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