| Regimental number | 212 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 826 Sturt Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | J Eva, 826 Sturt Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Initiative, determination and courage, resulting in the capture of a dangerous enemy post. (Polygon Wood 20 September 1917)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on POLYGON WOOD on September 20th 1917, after the third objective was captured, Pte. EVA showed great initiative, determination and pluck in organising a Section of Rifle Grenadiers and in making an attack on a Strong Point in front of our line. His coolness and courage were instrumental in the capture of this Post which was a menace to our advance. Although wounded at the commencement of the operation he continued to lead his men until after the capture of the Strong Point.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Ballarat Old Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
