| Surname: | Adams |
| Initials: | H |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 4464727 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in the Durham Light Infantry, 21/3/41 transferred to CMP 12/9/43 Died. From Bradford. 13/9/1943 Cpl Adams reported missing in forward area. 17/9/1943 AFW 3121 submitted recommending Cpl Adams for a Decoration. He is listed in the Story of the 46 Division 1939-1945 (Printed at the University Book Press "Styria", Graz, Austria) has having been awarded the Military Medal. Casualty List 1273, Italy reported missing, Casualty List 695, Italy, reported killed. Casualty List 1522, Italy, previously reported missing now reported Killed in Action previous List 1273, 12/9/43, missing 12/9/43. Inscription on gravestone: Memories of a dear husband he died as he lived every ones friend.Harry Adams.Extract from Bradford Telegraph and Argus, 9/8/1944.Official news has been received from Mrs. H. Adams of 789 Little Horton Lane, Bradford that her husband Corporal Harry Adams previously reported missing has been killed in action. He joined the Army in 1940 and before that he was employed by his father. He was an active member of Horton Moravian Church. Bradford Telegraph and Argus 9/8/1944. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 37476 Page: 1051 Feb. 21, 1946) |
| Citation: | ItalyThere is no surviving citation for this award. Corporal Adams was killed in action on the 12 September 1943 and is buried in Salerno War Cemetery, Italy. He is shown in the History of the 46th Division as Cpl W Adams and as having been awarded the Military Medal. An entry in the unit war diary WO169/8775 reads: 13th Sept 1943 Cpl Adams reported missing from forward area. 17th Sept 1943 AFW3121 submitted recommending Cpl Adams for a decoration. |
Casualty Record: | |
| Date of Death: | Sept. 12, 1943 |
| Company: | 46 DIV PRO COY |
| CWGC Link: | 207711 |
| Cemetery: | SALERNO WAR CEMETERY, ITALY 🇮🇹 |
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