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SECTION XIII Page 152 Download original document at bottom of page EVANS, C. H., Corporal, Durham Light Infantry. He joined in October 1916, but owing to medical unfitness was unable to proceed overseas, and after his training served on important clerical duties at various stations. He rendered valuable services until April 1919, when he was demobilised. 254, Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22. EVANS, E. (Mrs.), Special War Worker. This lady was engaged at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, in the danger zone, filling shells, and afterwards was employed at Messrs. Siemen Bros'., Charlton, on cable work. She carried out her duties in a highly commendable manner and rendered valuable services during the war. 64, Mauritius Road, Greenwich, S.E.10. EVANS, E. T., Rifleman, K.R.R.C. Joining in April 1916, he proceeded to France at the conclusion of his training, and took part in operations on the Somme, where he was severely wounded. After recovery he was again sent to the Western Front, and on September 20th, 1917 was reported missing. He was later presumed to have been killed in action on that date, and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "Thinking that remembrance, though unspoken, may reach him where he sleeps." 27, Cherry Garden Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. EVANS, F., Gunner, R.G.A. Enlisting in 1913, and mobilised at the outbreak of hostilities, he took part in the Retreat from Mons. He was later in action at the Battles of the Marne, the Aisne, Ypres (I), Givenchy, La Bassee, Neuve Chapelle, Festubert, Loos, the Somme, Arras, and in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He returned to England in August 1918, and in March 1920 was drafted to Ireland, where he was still serving in 1921. He holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 43, Mill Road, Lewisham, S.E.13 EVANS, J., Private, 20th London Regiment. Volunteering in 1914, he crossed to France early in the following year and took part in heavy fighting at Hill 60, where he was severely wounded and blown up by shell explosion. On recovery he rejoined his unit in the Field, and was in action until hostilities closed victoriously in November 1918. He was demobilised in the same month, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 148, Annandale Road, Greenwich, S.E.10. EVANS, J. T., Rifleman, 4th Rifle Brigade. A Regular, he was drafted to France in October 1914, and was in action until the following December, when in consequence of ill-health he was invalided home. Later he returned to France and fought at Loos and elsewhere. Transferred to Salonika in November 1915 he took part in operations on the Balkan front, and was taken prisoner by the Bulgarians at Philippopolis. Repatriated in October 1918, he was discharged in July 1919 as time-expired, but on October 10th, 1919 unfortunately succumbed to an illness contracted whilst in the Army. He was entitled to the 194-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "His memory is cherished with pride." 59, St. John's Road, Deptford, S.E.8. EVANS, S., L/Cpl., Q.O. (Royal West Kent Regt.) Volunteering in August 1914, he embarked for France in the following June, and took part in operations at Loos, the Somme, Ypres, Arras, Albert and Cambrai. He was badly gassed in July 1918, and, evacuated to England, underwent protracted hospital treatment, and was eventually demobilised in the following April. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 36, Hyde Street, Deptford, S.E.8. EVANS, T., Pte., Q.O. (Royal West Kent Regiment). He volunteered in August 1914, and proceeding to France in December of that year, was engaged in the fighting at Ypres, Neuve Chapelle, St. Eloi and Hill 60, where he was wounded. Subsequently he took part in the capture of Vimy Ridge and the Battles of Bullecourt, Ypres, Passchendaele and Cambrai. During the German Offensive of March 1918, he was again wounded. He went into Germany with the Army of Occupation, and was demobilised in March 1919, holding the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 28, Blackhorse Road, Deptford, S.E.8. EVANS, T. B., L/Cpl., 7th Q. (R. West Surrey Regt.) Volunteering shortly after the outbreak of hostilities, he took part in many of the early engagements, notably that at Ypres. Reported missing on July 13th, 1916, he was later presumed to have been killed in action on the Somme on that date. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "His name liveth for evermore." 66, Howbury Road, Nunhead, S.E.15 EVANS, T. D., Corporal, R.E. Joining in June 1916, he proceeded to the Western Front early in the following year, and was engaged in the construction of railway locomotives throughout the course of his overseas service. He did valuable work until his demobilisation, which took place on his return to England in September 1919. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 43, Knott Street, Deptford, S.E.8. EVANS, V. A. (Mrs.), Special War Worker. In 1915 this lady accepted an important position on the office staff of Messrs. The Anglo-American Laundry, Lower Tooting. Here she rendered most valuable services, and carried out her duties in an exemplary manner until 1919, when she relinquished her appointment. 254, Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22. EVANS, W. (M.M.), Staff-Sergt. (Farrier), R.F.A. A serving soldier, he took part in the Retreat from Mons, and the Battles of Le Cateau, the Marne, the Aisne, La Bassee, Ypres, Neuve Chapelle, Hill 60, Loos, Vimy Ridge, Arras and Beaumont-Hamel. He was awarded the Military Medal at Mons for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in saving stores under intense shell-fire, and in addition holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. After having completed a period of service extending over twenty-one years, he was invalided home and discharged as medically unfit in March 1917. 122, Blackwall Lane, East Greenwich, S.E.10. EVANS, W., Gunner, R.F.A. Mobilised at the declaration of war, he took part in the Retreat from Mons and the Battles of the Marne, the Aisne, Neuve Chapelle and Loos. He gave his life for King and Country on November 29th, 1916, and was entitled to the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "A costly sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." 73, Douglas Street, Deptford, S.E.8. EVANS, W. C., Rifleman, Rifle Brigade. He volunteered in December 1915, and after his training was engaged on important guard and other duties with his unit at various stations, and prisoners of war camps. Owing to medical unfitness he was unable to secure his transfer to a theatre of war, but nevertheless rendered valuable services until April 1919, when he was demobilised. 47, Deptford Green, S.E.8. EVANS, W. E., Private, R.A.M.C. Volunteering in October 1914, he proceeded to the Western Front early in the following year, and was engaged on important ambulance duties at Albert and Mont St. Aubert. He was unhappily killed during the Offensive on the Somme in July 1916, and was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "His life for his Country, his soul to God." 32, Linsey Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. EVANS, W. H., Bandsman, K.R.R.C. He joined on attaining military age in March 1918, and after training was engaged on important duties at various stations. He was not successful in obtaining his transfer to a theatre of war before the close of hostilities, but was afterwards drafted to Germany, where he served with the Army of Occupation at Cologne. He returned to England for his demobilisation in January 1920. 32, Linsey Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. EVANS, W. J. T., Gunner, R.H.A. He joined in September 1916, and in the following year was drafted to India, where he was engaged on important duties at various stations. In 1919 he was transferred to Mesopotamia, and served at Baghdad. Later he contracted malaria and was sent to hospital. He was demobilised in March 1920 holding the General Service and Victory Medals. 64, Mauritius Road, Greenwich, S.E.10. EVENDEN, H., Rifleman, K.R.R.C. Volunteering in January 1915, he embarked for France immediately upon the completion of his training, and took part in operations at Ypres, Loos, the Somme, Arras and Cambrai. Owing to ill-health, he was stationed for a time at Le Havre, where he was engaged in guarding prisoners of war. He was demobilised in January 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 22A, Armada Street, Deptford, S.E.8. EVERARD, W. G., Pte., 15th Devonshire Regiment. He joined in December 1916, and in the following August embarked for Egypt. He took part in several engagements during the British Advance through Palestine, and was severely wounded in August 1918. Evacuated to England on account of his injuries he received medical treatment at Netley Hospital and was demobilised in February 1919. He holds the General Service and Victory Medal., and in 1920 was learning a trade at Queen Mary's Training Centre, Epsom. 5, Hyndman Grove, Peckham, S.E.15. EVERDEN, A.W., Pte., 1/22nd London Regt. (Queen's) Joining in June 1916, he proceeded to France in the following November and was engaged in fierce fighting at Arras, Vimy Ridge, Bullecourt, Messines, Ypres, Passchendaele, and Bourlon Wood, where in July 1917, he was wounded. Afterwards he was subsequently wounded at Cambrai, but after hospital treatment continued his service on the Western Front until January 1919, when he was demobilised. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 132, Edward Street, New Cross, S.E.14. View And Download Original Document |