ADAMS Francis Stanley Joseph 2/Lt

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Surname: ADAMS;

Forename(s): Francis Stanley Joseph;

Initials: FSJ;

Rank: 2/Lt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 98 Coy;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC:For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a counter attack he took his section forward through a heavy barrage and in spite of casualties got his guns into action at a critical stage in the operations. Throughout, he kept in close touch with the infantry and carried out several valuable reconnaisances as the operations developed.;

Other Data: Polygon Wood
Inns of Court OTC: 6/D/8892 13/1/1916, MGC, Cadet Sch 1/1/1917, MGC 25/4/1917, to France, Lt, wounded, MC. 61 Stonard Rd, Palmers Green, N.
Photograph: Canadian Book of Commerce - letter
see"Machine Gunner" (Crutchley) p 110
wounded in action 4/12/1917 - war diary;

Other Notes: MC: LG 26/11/1917 (6/4/1918);

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