C.P.O. William John Adams
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Information from the Roll of Honour
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Parish
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Surname
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Initials
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Award
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Rank
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Ship or Regiment
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Place of Death
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Date of Death
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Exeter
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Adams
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William John
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D.S.M. & 2 Bars
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C.P.O.
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H.M.S. Valla
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At Sea
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21
August
1917
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An asterisk * in the Place of Death indicates an hospital death
A double asterisk ** in the Place of Death indicates the record is annotated with Missing
Further Information from Contributors
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RoH Ref.
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2749
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Forename
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William John
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Surname
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Adams
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Rank or Rating
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Service Number(s)
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189087
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Father
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John Adams
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Mother
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Kate (nee Hyett)
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Wife
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Date of Birth
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1880
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Where Born
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Littleham (nr Exmouth), Devonshire
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Date Baptised
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Ship or Regiment
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Royal Navy, H.M.S. Vala
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Date of Death
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21
August
1917
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Place of Death
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Grave or Memorial
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Remarks
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Royal Navy records have DoB as 9 June 1879. Awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and bar. Mentioned in despatches
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Contributor
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PB, Sue Jackson