Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Thomas Adams
In memory of:
Ordinary Seaman John Thomas Adams
November 30, 1918
Military Service
Service Number:
1516X
Age:
30
Force:
Navy
Unit:
Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve
Division:
H.M.S. "Ganges."
Additional Information
Husband of Rosetta Adams, of 13, Eastgate Terrace, Grimsby.
Commemorated on Page 7 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
Cemetery:
GRIMSBY (SCARTHO ROAD) CEMETERY
Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Grave Reference:
43. C. 12.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Grave Marker – This is John Adams's grave marker at Grimsby (Scartho Road) Cemetery. HMS "Ganges" was a shore based training establishment for the Royal Navy 1905-76. In 1918, there were several outbreaks of influenza and diphtheria at the Base. -
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Grimsby (Scartho Road) Cemetery – This is a view of the WW1 section of the cemetery. John Adams's grave is the 3rd marker beyond the large arched headstone in the front row.
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