| Notes: | CMP. 15/2/1928 he enlisted in the Coldstream Guards, 3 years regular 9 reserve, Born 5/2/1909 at Drypool, Hull, occupation Hotel Assistant, father Arthur, 21 Damson Lane, Hull 22/2/40 compulsory transferred to CMP. 1/1/46 discharged. From Rawmarsh Nr Rotherham. For gallant conduct in carrying out hazardous work in a brave manner. 17/8/31 enlisted in the West Riding Constabulary, No.PC 1660649122 served in Rotherham. Ernest Frank Adams.Extract from the Hull Daily Mail, 19/12/1945.Awarded MBE.RSM Ernest Frank Adams, of the Military Police, a native of Hull, who is at present living in Rawmarsh, has been awarded the MBE. He lived in the Holderness Road district until he joined the Coldstream Guards in 1928, returning to Hull after being transferred to the Reserve. He was a member of the West Riding Constabulary, and at the outbreak of war was recalled to the colours and was transferred to the Military Police. RSM Adams' parents live at 54 Lee Street Hull, his father being an employee of Messrs Brigham and Cowan Ltd. His wife is living at Rawmarsh and his two brothers are serving in the Forces. (article has small picture of RSM Adams). |
| Citation: | Italy. Citation for M.B.E. When the explosion occurred at BARI Docks on 9th April, 1945, RSM Adams, although injured was one of the first to arrive upon the scene. There, in spite of the intense heat from numerous fires, the danger from exploding ammunition, and although he was aware of the presence of other explosives on the quayside and in the holds of burning ships lying alongside, he immediately organised a resuce party which under his inspiring leadership and outstanding personal efforts, succeeded in the removal to safety of approximately twenty soldiers and dock labourers. National Archive WO 373/69 Pt.1. |
