Basic Details
Surname
Adams
Forenames
J B P
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
John Bernard Pye
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
All extra details are based on information supplied by the College Archivist (see Additional Information). This included the following biographical details: ' (1909) Born 15 November 1890, St John's, Cedars Road, Beckenham, Kent; son of Harold John Adams, Civil Servant, and Georgina Pye. Subject(s): Classics, Economics; BA 1912. Tutor(s): E E Sikes. Educ: Clare House School, Beckenham; Malvern College. Career: Warden and Assistant Educational Adviser, Hostel for Indian Students, South Kensington; Royal Welsh Fusiliers 1914; Temporary Captain 1915-1917. Awards: Latin Ode and Greek Epigram 1911; Browne Medal for Greek Epigram, University of Cambridge 1912. Publications: Various articles in The Eagle. Died 27 February 1917 (killed in action).'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Captain
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Not Stated on Memorial
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1917
Month of death
February
Day of death
27
Age at death
26
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial