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We remember John Evans
We remember John Evans
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1914
enlistment
Source:7695200
2nd November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
18079
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:7695200
2nd November 1914
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9596557
23rd April 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Evans |
| Source | 7695200 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 18079 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches | Trevor65535 |
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