David EVANS

Regimental number110
Place of birthStockton, New South Wales
SchoolStockton and Kurri Kurri Public Schools, New South Wales
ReligionCongregational
OccupationElectrician
AddressStanford Merthyr, West Maitland, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinEvan Evans, Stanford Merthyr, West Maitland, New South Wales
Previous military serviceThree years with the 1st Aust. Light Horse, Cessnock Troops prior to war.
Enlistment date22 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll27 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/6/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Light Horse Regiment
FateKilled in Action 14 May 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Age at death22
Place of burialQuinn's Post Cemetery (Row B, Grave No. 2), Gallipoli
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
2
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Evan and Elizabeth EVANS, Rawson Street, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales. Native of Stockton, New South Wales
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal