James EVANS

Regimental number13/2002
AddressSaltburn Road, Takapuna, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, H R Evans, 59 Webb Street, Wellington
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tofua on 14 August 1915
Final rankCaptain
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 14th June 1917, when reconnaissance parties had been driven out of the enemy's front line by heavy shell and Trench Mortar fire and the Company Commander severely wounded, he went forward, took command of this Company, led through the uncut wire, established and consolidation his position under the same heavy fire and by his coolness and disregard of danger, set a fine example to his new Command, who thereby instrumental in assisting in driving the enemy from an important tactical position. His work throughout has been most marked on all occasions.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1918

Mentioned in Despatches

'For gallant and distinguished conduct in the field or for other valuable services. General A.J. Murray's despatch dated 1st March 1917. (Commander-in-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 6 July 1917

Bar to Military Corss

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Crevecoeur on 30th September, 1918. He commanded the company which crossed the canal and established a bridgehead. He was without support for some time, as other companies had lost direction. A strong counter attack forced him back to the canal bank, but he reorganised and held on successfully.
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 February 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Sixth