Cecil Edward Adams

SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD CEMETERY A. V. 2672.

1911 census He is listed as a Private in 3rd Devonshire Regt at Higher Barracks, Exeter.

He served 8 years in the ranks and one year as a WO II before being commissioned in 1918

1914 Aug 22. served with the Devon Regiment in France and Belgium, was wounded four times

1916 Nov 25 London Gazette, 9229 Sgt., C. E. Adams, Devon Regiment. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assumed command of and led his company with great courage and initiative. Later, although wounded, he remained at his post for 24 hours.

1918 Jul 5. 1st Battalion Royal Fusiliers. The undermentioned to be 2nd Lts. for service in the Field: Co. Sjt.-Maj. Cecil Edward Adams, from Devon. R.

1920 Jan 5. R. Fus.— 2nd Lt. C. E. Adams to be Lt.

1920 May 23. He carried the regimental Colours at the review by the King at Aldershot. (Lt H E S Wall also carried the Colours)

1920 Jul 31. He proceeded to Ireland with the 1st Battalion Royal Fusiliers. He was stationed at Galbally with 32 Other Ranks.

Cecil Adams was killed when an IRA unit attacked a train at Headford Rail Junction near Killarney, County Kerry. 8 British soldiers, 3 civilians and 2 IRA men died during the short but fierce fire fight which ensued after Adams was shot near a train toliet.

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