William David John EVANS

Regimental number10/940
Date of birth7 May 1891
Place of birthTimaru
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressMarine Parade, Napier
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 8.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMrs Mary Ann Evans, c/o Messrs D S Laing and Sons, Napier
Previous military serviceServed in Timaru City Rifles, and in 9th Regiment, Territorial Force; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date13 August 1914
Place of enlistmentNapier
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankLance Corporal
Final unitNew Zealand Provost Corps
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 25 January 1919
Discharge date11 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, England

Commenced return to New Zealand from London on board HT 'Port Melbourne', 25 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 11 April 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21001450

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