Joined up

From John Adams’ personal note

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

The 9th (Service) Battalion (County Armagh) was formed in Belfast in September 1914 from the Armagh, Monaghan and Cavan Volunteers. Came under orders of 108th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division.