'When the infantry advanced at Mont St. Quentin, near Peronne, on 2nd September 1918, he took his section to a forward position, where he could keep in touch with the company commanders as they advanced, and engaged many targets, some by direct laying. He displayed great courage and initiative in moving his guns about, which resulted in his section sustaining few casualties, although many times under heavy fire, both high explosive and gas.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Regimental number	8429
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Architect
Address	Grange Road, Hindmarsh, South Australia
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	23
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Rosie Evans, Grange Road, Hindmarsh, South Australia
Enlistment date	9 September 1915
Rank on enlistment	Gunner
Unit name	Field Artillery Brigade 6, Battery 18
AWM Embarkation Roll number	13/34/1
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 22 November 1915
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)	Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals	Military Cross 'When the infantry advanced at Mont St. Quentin, near Peronne, on 2nd September 1918, he took his section to a forward position, where he could keep in touch with the company commanders as they advanced, and engaged many targets, some by direct laying. He displayed great courage and initiative in moving his guns about, which resulted in his section sustaining few casualties, although many times under heavy fire, both high explosive and gas.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: 3 June 1919
Other details	War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Schomburgh John Richard EVANS