George Hannan EVANS

Regimental number792
Place of birthPort Pirie, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressNapperby, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.5
Height5' 10"
Weight176 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Evans, Napperby, South Australia
Enlistment date12 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll13 February 1915
Place of enlistmentKeswick, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 31 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll27th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
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Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance
Discharge date19 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action, 4 August 1916 (gun shot wound, shoulder and neck).

Wounded in action (second occasion), 10 June 1918 (gun shot wound, left arm).

Wounded in action (third occasion), 3 October 1918, remained at duty.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Tresos Montes', 8 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 19 July 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death24 April 1957
Age at death65
Place of burialMannum Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, EVANS George Hannan