Basic Details Surname Adams Forenames George Stopford Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Lancashire Fusiliers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st. Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Gallipoli, Turkey Country of burial Gallipoli Cemetery Lancashire Landing Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 11 Age at death 42 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships Son of the Late Lieutenant General Cadwallader Adams CB Biography Served in the South African War 1901 - 02