Richard Carrick EVANS

Regimental number3/1745
OccupationSheep farmer
Next of kinFather, R T Evans, 59 Featherstone Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, England
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, No 2 Field Ambulance
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
Final rankSergeant
Final unitNo.3 Field Ambulance, New Zealand Medical Corps
Medals

Military Medal

'Action before Favrueil north of Bapaume on 25th August 1918 and on subsequent days. On 25th August 1918 and on days following, he was in charge of bearers in the forward area. For 48 hours he remained continuously on duty directing the work of the squads of stretcher bearers. His coolness, energy, and endurance was a splendid example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 34

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