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We remember William Ernest Evans
We remember William Ernest Evans
Duplicate of William E Evans
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1916
1917
1917
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ernest |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Evans, |
| Source | 9007915 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9823 | Grenadier Guards | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 9823 | Coldstream Guards | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 9823 | Coldstream Guards attached to Nigerian Regiment - West African Frontier Force | Serjeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Evans | mother | ||
| John Walter Evans | father |
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Communities
Communities
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West African Frontier Force (WAFF), Nigeria Regiment. Those who died in East AfricaMore about West African Frontier Force (WAFF), Nigeria Regiment. Those who died in East Africa
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 | Valerie34433 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Valerie34433 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| With the Nigerian's in German East Africa | Valerie34433 |
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