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We remember Thomas Richard Evans
We remember Thomas Richard Evans
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1886
sibling
Margaret J Evans
Source:9284921
1886
1887
sibling
Evan J Evans
Source:9284921
1887
1889
sibling
Hugh U Evans
Source:9284921
1889
1890
sibling
William J Evans
Source:9284921
1890
1891
location
River Terrace, Trevor, Pwllheli, Caernarvonshire, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9284921
1891
1907
marriage
Hirell Catherine Young
Source:9285202
1907
1908
children
Olwen Evans
Source:9285202
1908
1911
children
Eivion Evans
Source:9285202
1911
1911
employment
Civil Servant Assistant Clerk;
United Kingdom
Source:9285202
1911
1911
location
13 Victoria Road Dagenham, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9285202
1911
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7151721
Source:9284910
3rd October 1918
1919
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9284926
7th March 1919
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:1172676
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:1172676
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
North Staffordshire Regiment
attached 1/6th northst Battalion
Source:1172676
burial
Aisne
France
III. D. 5.
Source:7151721
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Richard |
| Initials | TR |
| Last Name | Evans, |
| Source | 7151721 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Victoria Road Dagenham, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| River Terrace, Trevor, Pwllheli, Caernarvonshire, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | North Staffordshire Regiment | attached 1/6th northst Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olwen Evans | daughter | 1908 | |
| Eivion Evans | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Hugh Evans | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret J Evans | sister | 1886 | |
| Evan J Evans | brother | 1887 | |
| Hugh U Evans | brother | 1889 | |
| William J Evans | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirell Catherine Young | wife | 1907 |
Media
Media
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War MemorialLieutenant Colonel Thomas Richard Evans, D.S.O is commemorated on a War Memorial in Christ Church, Gentleshaw. (image 2015)
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Distinguished Service OrderDistinguished Service Order, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Thomas Evans.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Christ Church, Gentleshaw and BurntwoodMore about Christ Church, Gentleshaw and Burntwood
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette: 7 March 1919 Supplement: 31219 Page:3225 | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial | DR117137 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Vincent96527 | |
| Thomas | Selena49658 |
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