Matthew Adams (1896 - 1971)

Born 8 Jan 1896 in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

Died 24 Jun 1971 at age 75 in Queensland, Australia

Biography

Matthew Adams was born in the Colony of Queensland (1859-1900)

Matthew Adams is an Anzac who served in World War One.

Private Matthew Adams served in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I
Service started: 25 Sep 1915
Unit(s): 25th Infantry Battalion;45th Infantry Battalion
Service ended: 31/--/1919

Matthew Adams was awarded the British War Medal.

Matthew Adams was awarded the Victory Medal.

Matthew Adams was born on 8 Jan 1896 in Bundaberg, Queensland. He is the son of Matthew Adams and Delia Lenane. ^[1]

Matthew Adams served in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in World War 1. His enlistment date was 25 Sep 1915. His next of kin on enlistment was: Sister, Maggie Thomas, Baree via Mount Morgan, Queensland. His address when he enlisted was Rockhampton, Queensland. His occupation when he enlisted was Farmer. His unit was: 25th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement. His rank was Private. His Regimental Number was: 3001. Returned to Australia 31/--/1919. ^[2]

Matthew Adams died on 24 Jun 1971 in Queensland, Australia and was buried in the Queensland Garden of Remembrance, Bridgeman Downs, Queensland. ^{[3] [4] [2]}

Research Notes

Probably the M Adams on the Kabra Honour Roll (see category}, because his sister is listed as next of kin, and living in Baree, which is quite close to Kabra. The other option for this person is Michael Joseph Adams, from Rockhampton, which is also very close.

Sources

1. ↑ Queensland Birth Registration Index, The State of Queensland, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages; index entry for Matthew Adams, Birth date: 08 Jan 1896, Father: Matthew John Thomas Adams, Mother: Bridget Lenane, Registration Number: 1896/C/599; Link to Record 1896/C/599 : accessed 20 Feb 2023
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} World War 1 Service: Veteran Details for Matthew Adams for Service with the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Regimental Number: 3001; Rank: Private; Unit: 25th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement; Enlistment Date: 25 Sep 1915; Returned to Australia 31/--/1919 Link to UNSW AIF Project Record: accessed 20 Feb 2023
3. ↑ FindAGrave, database and images, memorial page for PVT Matthew Adams; Born: 8 Jan 1896 Bundaberg, Queensland; Died: 24 Jun 1971 Queensland, Australia; Cemetery: Queensland Garden of Remembrance, Bridgeman Downs, Queensland; Find A Grave: Memorial #237009912; created by: Kym Hyson; accessed: 20 Feb 2023
4. ↑ Queensland Death Registration Index, The State of Queensland, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages; index entry for Matthew Adams, Death date: 24 Jun 1971, Father: Matthew John Thomas Adams, Mother: Bridget Lenane, Registration Number: 1971/B/24587; Link to Record 1971/B/24587 : accessed 20 Feb 2023

• Death registered in Brisbane.