Have You a Tiger In Your Family?

Rank : Sergeant

Army Number : 11944

Unit : 7th Bn, C Coy

Biography :

Alfred Adams served in 7th Bn The Leicestershire Regiment in World War One, entering France on 29.7.1915. He took part in the battle of Bazentin Wood in mid-July 1916. Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (L.G. 18.1.1919, p.988). Awarded the D.C.M. for his enduring conduct in the war (L.G. 11.3.1920, p.3008: "For marked gallantry and devotion to duty. As signalling sergeant he has done excellent in the line. At all times when the battalion has reached its objective, in a very short time he had communication with companies. He set a fine example to his section during heavy bombardments. He has served the battalion since July 1915."). He was a member of the Army Temperance Association and was awarded a medal. He was discharged on 7.3.1919. In World War Two he served as Lieutenant in the Home Guard. He died in 1987, aged 92 years.

Medals: DCM, 1914-15 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal. His medals are on display at the Loughborough Carillon Tower and War Museum.
Also on display is his razor in a case struck by a bullet whilst in his pocket.

http://www.carillontower.org.uk/tigers

This page was last edited on 15.8.2020.

Date of Birth : 20.1.1895

Place of Birth : Rugby, Warks

Date of Death : Aug 1987

Place of Death : Leicester

Period of Service : 1914-19; 1940-44

Conflicts : WW1, WW2

Places Served : France and Flanders, England