Canadian Virtual War Memorial
George Frank Adam
In memory of:
Mechanician 1st Class George Frank Adam
March 18, 1945
Cap Finistère, Bay of Biscay, France
Military Service
21348
32
Navy
Royal Canadian Navy
H.M.C.S. Guysborough
Coronation Medal, Canadian Service Medal and Clasp, 1939-1943 Star, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, War Medal 1939-1945.
Additional Information
June 6, 1912
Regina, Saskatchewan
September 1, 1933
Esquimalt, British Columbia
Son of James Adam and Laura Mabel Davey. Husband of Hilda Claire Neville. Father of Lauren Ann, Kathleen Goldie and George Michael James Adam. He had 2,017 days of service, including 973 overseas.
The province of Saskatchewan named Adam Lake in his honour, located at 56°26’N/105°19’W.
Commemorated on Page 490 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
BILBAO BRITISH CEMETERY
Spain
Plot 2. Row B. Grave 2.
Bilbao is a seaport in the north of Spain, and the capital of the Basque province of Viscaya. The BILBAO BRITISH CEMETERY is about 8 kilometres north-east of the town, on the road to Derio. If arriving by air turn left on leaving the airport, continue for a short distance to Sondica village. The cemetery is located within a small communal cemetery (there is a tiny church). On leaving Sondica village the BILBAO BRITISH CEMETERY is to be found approximately 100 metres off the main road.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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