Sydney Stephen Adams was the son of Mr and Mrs William Adams of Gorsey Lane Poulton. He was a lance corporal in the Kings Liverpool Regiment. He gave his life fighting in Belgium on the 10th of February 1915. A letter was written to his parents from major AS Anderson- " This letter must come to you as a terrible blow, and god knows how much I feel having to write it. Your gallant son , Lance Corporal SS Adams was killed in action yesterday morning. A braver, better lad there is not in our regiment, and I ask you to accept my most sincere sympathy in the sad loss which his death means to you. He had been under my command since he enlisted , and only a few days ago I promoted him to Lance Corporal in recognition of good work done by him. This war is calling on our nation for many sacrifices , and now you are amongst the ever increasing number. There is .I think , a sweetheart who will also be sorrowing - will you please give her my sincere sympathies. "He is buried in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery.

Niamh Mcgurk