Charles Hellier Davis EVANS

Regimental number10711
OccupationAccountant
Next of kinSister, Miss S Evans, 85 Rutene Road, Gisborne
Rank on embarkationMajor
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), 1st New Zealand Cyclist Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 52 Mokoia on 6 May 1916
Final rankLieutenant Colonel
Final unit22nd Corps Cyclist Battalion
Medals

Legion of Honour, Chevalier (France)

'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign. (Marfaux July 1918).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 March 1919

Mentioned in Despatches

'Mentioned in Field Marshall D. Haig's despatch of 7 November 1917 for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period February 26th to midnight September 20/21st, 1917.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

Distinguished Service Order

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a party which had to prepare a cavalry track. He reorganised his men when scattered by heavy shell fire, and continued to supervise the work, which by his fine personal example was rapidly completed under heavy fire, and proved subsequently invaluable to the success of our operations.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 September 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 3