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John Henry EVANS

Regimental number3503
Place of birthMarrickville New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLeather maker
AddressCeltic Bay Street, Brighton le Sands, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Albert Evans, Celtic Bay Street, Brighton le Sands, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date28 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll17th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Work near Westhoek on 20 September 1917.
Recommendation date: 25 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 16 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During operations on 29th September 1917 near WESTHOEK this N.C.O. had charge of a section of carriers whom, by skilful leading and determination, he brought through the intense barrage to the front line where he established a dump. He then went back and brought up further supplies. On this being done the majority of Officers and N.C.O.s of his Company had become casualties, he therefore took charge of a post in the line, which he held despite enemy bombardments.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other detailsWar service: Egypt, Western Front

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