ADAMSON, GILBERT EDGAR, M.C., Lieut., 7th (Territorial) Battn. The Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regt.), yr. s. of John William Adamson, of 44, Whitehall Park, Highgate, N., Professor of Education, University of London, by his wife, Amanda, dau. of the late William Knapman; b. London, 28 Dec. 1894; educ. City of London School, and Merton College, Oxford; received a commission, and was gazetted 2nd Lieut. The Middlesex Regt. 5 March, 1915, and promoted Lieut. in April, 1916; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from July to Aug. 1915, also from Oct. 1917, and was killed in action before Croisilles 24 Aug. 1918. Buried in Bellacourt Military Cemetery, Rivière, near Arras. His Commanding Officer wrote: He fell .. while most gallantly leading his men over an area swept by artillery and machine-gun fire.” He was awarded the Military Cross [London Gazette, 16 Sept. 1918]. “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a night raid on hostile trenches. He led his party with the greatest personal courage and precision, and his splendid example and fine leadership contributed largely to the success of the raid.” Unm.
Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5