Soldier Factfile

Name:  Sergeant George Adams 18640

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Date of Birth: 20/05/1893

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Address: 61, Cropstone (Cropston) Road, Anstey

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Parents Names: 

Edward Adams (Shoe Trade Finisher)

Mary Ann (Shoe machinist)

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Occupation before the war:  Shoe Hand

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Siblings Names:

Charles Edward b 1889 | Muriel Eliza b 1892  |  John b 1895 |  Lily b 1899  |  Arthur 1906

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Date Died:  25/4/1917

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Age:  24

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Place of Death:  Arras

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Place of Burial/Memorial: 

Burial Commemoration:  Arras Mem. Pas de Calais, France

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Cause of death:  Fell in action

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Regiment:

East Yorkshire Regiment

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Medals:

1914-15 Star

British War medal

Victory Medal

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Any other information (e.g. Service Record/ appearance etc)

• Father born in the United States of America
• Father had died before prior to 1911 census
• 2 brothers – Charles and John also died in the conflict
• George enrolled into the Army on a Short Service engagement of 7 years with the Colours and 5 years in the Reserve on the 25th January 1915 in Leicester. He wished to enlist into the 20^th
• 5 foot 7 tall; weighed 138 lbs; chest measurement of between 33 and 36 inches.

Pennant for the Centenary Bunting, made by Anstey Residents: