Adams, Wintour Maurice

Wintour Adams was born on December 14, 1889 to parents Herbert and Maria Adams in Cinderford, England. He grew up in England with his brothers Reginald and Ambrose and sister Beatrice. As a young man, Wintour Adams immigrated to Canada making his way to Lethbridge, Alberta, and found employment as a fireman on the CPR. He enjoyed sports and socializing with other young people in the community. On November 18, 1914, Wintour Adams enlisted with the 31st Battalion CEF. After months of training in Camp Sarcee, he arrived in England with the battalion on May 29, 1915 aboard the SS Northland. While in England, he was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal. Lance Corporal Adams embarked for France on September 18, 1915. After serving 4 months with the 31st Battalion on the frontlines, he was transferred to the 3rd Canadian Tunneling Division Canadian Engineers, and was promoted to Corporal shortly after. Corporal Adams remained with his unit at the frontlines in France and Belgium for 10 months. On November 28, 1916, Corporal Adams was shot and killed by a German sniper while serving in Belgium. He was laid to rest at Berks Cemetery Extension. Wintour Adams was awarded the 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. His mother, Maria was awarded the Memorial Cross and death plaque in honour of her son