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Archibald EVANS

Regimental number888
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressMelbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinC E Evans, 98 Somerville Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, England
Enlistment date4 December 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll4 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A56 Palermo on 7 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

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

Date of death12 July 1956
Place of burialNorthern Suburbs Crematorium

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