Adam, Joseph Alexander

Joseph Adam was born in Montreal, Quebec on May 6, 1889 to parents Robert and Flossie Adam. Joseph was raised in Quebec with his siblings Robert, Rosina, Ethelmae, William, James, and Violet. By 1911, the family had made their way to Lethbridge, Alberta where Joseph was employed as a electrician. On February 6, 1915, Joseph Adam enlisted with the 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles. He arrived in England on July 5, 1916 and was transferred to the 166th Battalion CEF. On November 1, 1916, following a bout with influenza, Pte Adam was taken on strength by the prestigious Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. He embarked for France with the PPCLI on January 26, 1917 and served on the frontlines with the unit for nearly 20 months. Pte Adam saw action at several battles including Arras, Vimy Ridge, Ypres, Hill 70, Passchendaele, Amiens, Scarpe and Canal du Nord. On September 28, 1918, Pte Adam was killed in action near Cambrai. He was laid to rest at Crest Cemetery. Joseph Adam was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. His mother, Flossie received the Memorial Cross and death plaque in honour of her son