EVANS John Henry

32945, Company Sergeant Major, 2nd Battalion, Auckland Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 18 February 1919, p2423

Citation 10 January 1920, p481

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  At Crevecoeur on 30th September 1918 after crossing the canal on three occasions, he made a reconnaissance under heavy fire from enemy machine guns and snipers, and brought back valuable information.  Throughout the day he set a fine example of courage and resource, and was of great assistance to his company commander in a very difficult situation

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 1895, Stockton, NSW, Australia

Died 14 April 1952, Granity, New Zealand

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