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We remember William John George Evans
We remember William John George Evans
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1903
marriage
Clara Bates
Source:8537087
21st September 1903
1904
children
Daniel Jones Evans
Source:8537087
4th May 1904
1906
children
Constance Evans
Source:8537087
9th April 1906
1910
employment
Inspector
National Society Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9217428
1910
1910
children
Violet May Evans
Source:8537087
16th May 1910
1911
dates
Age 35
Source:9217394
2nd April 1911
1911
location
5 Johnson Street, Cheetham, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9217394
2nd April 1911
1912
children
George Evans
Source:8537087
4th August 1912
1915
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9217428
4th January 1915
1915
location
36 Greenhill Road, Cheetham, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8537087
4th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
The Manchester Regiment
18th Battalion (3rd Manchester Pals)
Source:9217428
18th March 1915
1916
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9217428
30th July 1916
1916
internment
pow
Germany
Source:8537087
11th September 1916 - 23rd November 1918
1931
employment
Inspector
National Society Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Sydenham, Lewisham, London
United Kingdom
Source:9217422
1931
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 -1902
Other War Service Award
Source:9217428
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
10947
Manchester Regiment
Source:1170863
1937
death
Anerley, Kent, England
United Kingdom
Source:8537092
Source:8537094
28th September 1937
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John George |
| Initials | WJG |
| Last Name | Evans, |
| Source | 8537088 |
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Source | 8537092 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Greenhill Road, Cheetham, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th January 1915 | |
| 5 Johnson Street, Cheetham, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10947 | Manchester Regiment | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | The Manchester Regiment | 18th Battalion (3rd Manchester Pals) | Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 -1902 | Other War Service Award | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones Evans | son | 4th May 1904 | |
| Constance Evans | daughter | 9th April 1906 | |
| Violet May Evans | daughter | 16th May 1910 | |
| George Evans | son | 4th August 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Georgina Evans | mother | ||
| Daniel Jones Evans | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Bates | wife | 21st September 1903 |
Media
Media
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Victorial CrossAward to Company Sergent Major William John Georg Evans of the 18th Battalion Manchester Regiment.Contributed by:
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Victoria Cross Winners 1914 - 1919The media for this item are free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Manchester Regiment, (18th Service Battalion) 3rd City Pals.More about The Manchester Regiment, (18th Service Battalion) 3rd City Pals.
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Buried in the London Borough of BromleyMore about Buried in the London Borough of Bromley
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Manchester Regiment city battalions 1914-1916 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette - Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery | Jonathan101862 | |
| National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | Jonathan101862 | |
| Evans, George V.C. | Jonathan101862 | |
| George Evans VC. | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone in Beckenham Cemetery | Trevor321 | |
| Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| Victorial Cross | Desmond1478 | |
| William John George Evans VC | Peter5151 | |
| Victoria Cross Winners 1914 - 1919 | Jonathan101862 |
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