William Daniel EVANS

Regimental number8/3251
Address11 Balmoral Street, Opoho, Dunedin
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Evans, 11 Balmoral Street, Opoho, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcement, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Lyttelton on board Willochra on 14 November 1915
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. All the officers near him in an attack became casualties, and he rallied the men under the most intense machine-gun fire and pushed forward. By taking command in a critical situation he kept his company under control and consolidated the position. His leadership, cheerfulness, and contempt of danger were an inspiration to the men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 26 November 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Eighth