| Regimental number | 3736 |
| Place of birth | Mount Egerton, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Boot trade |
| Address | Vine Street, Windsor, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J D Evans, Brynmawe, Vine Street, Windsor, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Great assistance in reorganisation work and able leadership. Also great personal gallantry and devotion to duty. (East of Ypres)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on DECLINE COPSE, near ZONNEBEKE, East of YPRES, on 26.10.17, this N.C.O. showed great gallantry and devotion to duty. He was of great assistance in the reorganisation on the forming-up line following the partial destruction of the attacking platoon by shell fire, and kept his men well under control during the advance and attack. By his bravery and coolness during the heavy shelling which followed after the position was captured, he set a fine example to his men and kept his superiors well informed as to progress and situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
