Adams.+James+E.

James Edward Adams.

He survived the war.Born in Oakworth in 1891. A regular soldier he was, in 1911 serving with the Royal Garrison Artillery, 84 Company and, aged 20 was serving in Mauritius and South Africa. No Service Record and no Service Number found but probably 30930 Gunner. His brother Harry H Adams was also a regular soldier with the same Regiment.In 1911 he was serving in the Near East ( Egypt?) Harry was killed in France on 10th Nov 1918. His name is recorded on Oxenhope War Memorial.

Son of John A. and Julia ( Juliet ) E. Adams who came to Keighley area from Richmond in North Yorkshire in 1891. John was a groom. Both died in the 1890s and are buried in Oakworth Weslyan Cemetery.