Ireton William Adams (1893 - 1985)

Born 25 Aug 1893 in Colony of Queensland

Died 21 May 1985 at age 91 in Queensland, Australia

Biography

This profile is part of the Adams Name Study.

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

Private Ireton Adams served in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I
Service started: 23 Dec 1914
Unit(s): 5th Light Horse Regiment
Service ended: 17 Jul 1919

Iverton William Adams was born on August 25, 1893 in Brisbane, Colony of Queensland. He was the son of Alice Ann Knowles (~1862–1937). ^[1]

Ireton William Adams served in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in World War 1. His enlistment date was 23 Dec 1914. His next of kin on enlistment was: Father, William Adams, Maud Street, Nambour. His address when he enlisted was Maud Street, Nambour. His occupation when he enlisted was Coachbuilder. His unit was: 5th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcement. His rank was Private. His Regimental Number was: 753. Returned to Australia 17 July 1919. ^[2]

Iverton married Margaret West Paterson in Victoria, 1923^[3]

World War 1 Service^[4]

Service No. 753

Other Ranks: Trooper

Unit: 5 Light Horse Regiment

Other Units: 3rd Reinforcement

Town: Nambour

Date of Birth: 25 August 1893

Place of Birth: Brisbane Queensland

Date Enlisted: 23 December 1914

Ship Sailed On: HMAT A53 Itria

Date Ship Sailed: 9 February 1915

Ship Sailed From: Brisbane

Iverton died on May 21, 1985 in Queensland, Australia, aged 91. ^[5] Ireton was mentioned on a memorial in Biloela Lawn Cemetery, Biloela, Banana Shire, Queensland, Australia with a death date of 21 May 1985. ^{[6] [2]}

Sources

1. ↑ Queensland Birth Index: (:The State of Queensland, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages : accessed 27 Jul 2023), Index entry for Ireton William Adams; Parents: William Adams & Alice Ann Knowles; Birth Date: 25/08/1893; Registration Number: 1893/C/4149
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} World War 1 Service: Veteran Details for Ireton William Adams for Service with the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Regimental Number: 753; Rank: Private; Unit: 5th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcement; Enlistment Date: 23 Dec 1914; Returned to Australia 17 July 1919 Link to UNSW AIF Project Record: accessed 03 Oct 2023
3. ↑ Marriage Index (Victoria Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed 27 Jul 2023). Index entry for Adams, Ireton William and Paterson Margt West; Year: 1923, Reg. number: 1679/1923
4. ↑ http://adoptadigger.org/search-for-a-ww1-digger/search-for-a-ww1-digger/item/3-diggers-database/29-adams-ireton-william
5. ↑ Queensland Death Registration Index, ([https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/ : The State of Queensland, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages : accessed 27 Jul 2023), Index entry for Ireton William Adams; Parents: William Adams & Alice Ann Knowles; Death Date: 21/05/1985; Registration Number: 1985/53889
6. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #187626534 (accessed 27 July 2023)
   Memorial page for Trooper Ireton William Adams (20 Aug 1893-21 May 1985), citing Biloela Lawn Cemetery, Biloela, Banana Shire, Queensland, Australia (plot: Section J, Plot #53); Maintained by Richie Wright (contributor 48346415).