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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

William George Adams

In memory of:

Private William George Adams

April 16, 1900
Bloemfontein, South Africa

Military Service

Service Number:

7160

Age:

20

Force:

Army

Unit:

The Royal Canadian Regiment

Additional Information

Son of Mr. Robert Adams of London, Ontario. Originally served with the 7th Fusiliers.

Commemorated on Page 1 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

PRESIDENT BRAND CEMETARY (BLOEMFONTEIN)
South Africa

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

On the corner of Church and President Street.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the London Free Press Feb. 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the London Free Press Feb. 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Globe (Toronto newspaper). Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Globe (Toronto newspaper). Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Gravemarker

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  • Letter

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  • Newspaper Clipping

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  • South Africa War Memorial– This is the memorial in Victoria Park, London, Ontario. This memorial is in honour of the men from the London district, who fought for the Empire in South Africa, and in memory of those who fell.

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    South Africa War Memorial
    South Africa War Memorial – This is the memorial in Victoria Park, London, Ontario. This memorial is in honour of the men from the London district, who fought for the Empire in South Africa, and in memory of those who fell.
  • Close up of Memorial

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    Close up of Memorial
    Close up of Memorial
  • Inscription

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  • Memorial Book– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Memorial Book
    Memorial Book – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Photo of William Adams– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of William Adams – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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