Events: 1916 – Wounded

John Adams was wounded on 1 May 1916, by an accidental discharge of a round by one of his own Battalion. This probably saved his life, as the Battalion was largely wiped out two months later, on 1 July 1916.

France: “I suppose by this time you will think me dead.”

Posted on Saturday 13 May, 1916 by John Adams

Somewhere in France 13.05.16 My Dear Mother Just a few lines, now that I am able to write once more, to let you know that I am getting on alright. Hoping yourself and all at home are still keeping in … Continue reading →

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France: “But my hand was so long in healing up.”

Posted on Sunday 21 May, 1916 by John Adams

BEF, Somewhere in France 21.05.16 My Dear Mother I am sorry that I have been so long in writing to you again. But I was waitin in the hope that I might get a letter, but another day has passed … Continue reading →

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France: “You would have had me home with only one hand.”

Posted on Sunday 28 May, 1916 by John Adams

BEF, Somewhere in France 28.05.16 My Dear Mother Just a few lines to let you know that I am out of hospital once more. And that my hand is a good deal better although I am still not able for … Continue reading →

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France: Meets Rev. Paton of Downshire Road, Newry.

Posted on Wednesday 14 June, 1916 by John Adams

B. E. Force Somewhere in France 14.06.16 My Dear Mother Just a few lines to say that I received your parcel all right. Many thanks for what you sent to me. I was most thankful for the cigarettes which you … Continue reading →

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