ADAMS, WILLIAM, Private, No. (-), (-) Battn. The King’s Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry), eldest s. of William Adams, Gardener on the Brethy Wood Estate, by his wife, Rosa; b. Milton, co. Derby, 4 Feb. 1883; educ. near Milton; was a Bricklayer; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from Feb. 1917, and died at No. 1 Dressing Station 4 April following, from wounds received in action.
Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5