Basic Details Surname Adams Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Also has 'Machine Gun Corps' beside name. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Irish Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Irish Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Unknown