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WINTER-EVANS Alfred

26/11, Lieutenant Colonel, 3 Battalion New Zealand Rifle Brigade, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Service Order

Gazetted 16 August 1917, p8353

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  During an attack and the subsequent consolidation of the captured position he showed the greatest coolness and energy, inspiring all ranks by his magnificent personal example and never sparing himself to make the operation of his battalion the success which it was .  His work at all times has been of the same high standard

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 1 June 1917, p5429

For skill and ability while commanding his Battalion. On 1 October 1916 his Battalion was supporting the Division on the right, when he established a line of strong points and held them until ordered to withdraw.  Colonel WINTER-EVANS, then second in command, commanded his Battalion throughout the operations on the Somme, and always displayed coolness and energy in the performance of his duties.

Mention in Despatches

Gazetted 28 December 1917, p13575

Mentioned in Field Marshall D. HAIG’s despatch of 7 November 1917 for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 26 February and midnight 20-21 September 1917

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Service Order

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Mention in Despatches (2)

NOTES

Born 21 February 1881 South Africa

Killed in Action 12 October 1917, Passchendaele

No known grave, Passchendaele