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217694 John Edward Adamson British Army 3rd Btn. Coldstream Guards from:Chester le Street (d.2nd Feb 1915) John Adamson was the son of John Edward Adamson and Annie and was born in Hartlepool in 1894. However in 1901, he was living with his Uncle, Stephen Adamson in Chester-le-Street and he is shown as being his adopted son. In 1911, he was still living with his Uncle in Chester le Street and was shown as Jack. The UK De Ruvigney's Roll of Honour states the following:- Adamson, John Edward, No 10473, 3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards, nephew and adopted son of Stephen Adamson of South View, South Pelaw, Chester le Street; died on 2nd February 1915 of wounds received in action in Cuinchy. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission gives his date of death as 20th February 1915 however and states that he was buried in the Bois-Guillaume Communal Cemetery in France. John Edward was my 3rd Cousin 3 times removed. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**