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Soldier Record

Surname:Adams
Initials:J A
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/4190
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 8/11/1915 to 12/3/1916 and 2/11/1917. Formerly Pte. 24 Manchester Regt. No.14286. Transferred to MFP. 2/4/19 to class Z reserve. Involved in the investigation of murder of Madam Tremerei at Le Havre in which No. 3019 L/Sgt A Wickings, 9 Rifle Brigade was shot at dawn for murder. 18/11/1914 enlisted at Chadderton Camp, served Home 18/11/1914 to 7/11/1915, BEF 8/11/1915 to 12/3/1916, Home 13/3/1916 to 1/11/1917, BEF 2/11/1917 to 51/2/1919, Home 16/2/1919 to 2/4/1919, 3/4/1919 to class Z reserve. Casualty List H 6145, synovitis of left knee. 17/2/1917 married Sarah Jane Finney, Spinster at the Registry Office Oldham, 28/11/1912 born daughter Violet, address: 34 Sylvan Street, Main Street, Oldham.Joh Andrew Adams.