Pontarddulais War Memorial

Pontarddulais War Memorial

28th July 1915 - 16th February 1916

Extract from West Wales War Memorial Project by Steve Johns - "Walter James Evans, Private, 12721, Devonshire Regiment. Walter was the Son of James and Sarah Evans, of 5, Brynlliw Cottages, Groves End, near Pontardulais,. He served with the 9th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, which landed in France on 28 July 1915, and became attached to 20 Brigade, 7th Division. The battalion saw its first action during the Battle of Loos in September, and then moved to positions on the Somme, near Fricourt, early in 1916. Walter was wounded near Fricourt soon after, and died of his wounds on 16 February 1916. He was 21 years old, and is buried at Corbie Communal Cemetery, France."

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    Born 1895

    Died 1916

    British Army 12721 Private Devonshire Regiment

    British Army 12721 Private Devonshire Regiment 9th Battalion