Events: 1914

John Adams enlisted in the 36th Ulster Division in September 1914, during the first full month of the war, and spent the rest of the year in training.

T. Davidson: Lough Swilly

Posted on Wednesday 12 August, 1914 by T Davidson

Dear Aunt just a PC to let you know I am at Lough Swilly, hoping all is well Continue reading →

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J.C. “We got here alright.”

Posted on Wednesday 23 September, 1914 by John Adams

Minnie met us in the station & took us home with her. Continue reading →

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Belfast: “going to Camp in the morning”

Posted on Wednesday 23 September, 1914 by John Adams

We arrived here safe and was padded all right. We are stopping with Minnie tonight and going to Camp in the morning. Continue reading →

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Joined up

Posted on Thursday 24 September, 1914 by John Adams

Enlisted on the 24th Sept 1914 for Royal Irish Fusiliers, Clandeboye, Co. Down. Continue reading →

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Clandeboye Camp: “I think this is the first Sunday that I have ever been away from home all day”

Posted on Sunday 27 September, 1914 by John Adams

C Company 7 Batt RIF Clandyboye Camp Co. Down Sept 1914 [probably 27th Sept 1914 – first Sunday after John Adams enlisted 24 Sept. Very possibly his first letter home of WW1] Dear Mother Just a line hoping it will … Continue reading →

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At Victoria Barracks, Belfast

Posted on Sunday 1 November, 1914 by John Adams

[From personal note] Nov 1914 At Victoria Barracks, Belfast

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Christmas Day: Loading hay for the horses

Posted on Friday 25 December, 1914 by John Adams

Spend Xmas Day loading Hay for Horses in France at Belfast Docks. From personal notes by John Adams

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France: “I am sorry to hear of W McKnight”

Posted on Thursday 31 December, 1914 by T Davidson

[YMCA paper] [to Mrs J Adams, Lisadian] 7388 Lce Cpl T Davidson Roy. Innis. Fusrs. Caserne Traupel [Traupel Barracks] Rouen France 31.12.14 Dear Aunt Just a few lines in answer to your kind and welcome letter, which I received alright … Continue reading →

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