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William Lewis Evans

Private

Service No. 2824

Age 34

Died on 10 August 1915

Royal Welsh Fusiliers

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Turkey (including Gallipoli)

Son of Robert and Margaret Evans; husband of Elizabeth Daniel (formerly Evans), of 19, Pentre Rd., Mardy, Glam.

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Emrys Tippett

William Evans was killed in action in Suvla Bay on 10 August 1915 in the attack on Chocolate Hill.

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Emrys Tippett

I am placing this poppy today, 10 August 2015, to commemorate William Lewis Evans who was killed in Suvla Bay on 10 August 1915.

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Emrys Tippett

Pte 2824 William Lewis Evans RWF has no known grave. He is commemorated here and also on the War Memorial in Dolgellau.

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William Evans was born and raised in Dolgellau, Merionethshire. He enlisted in the 7th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers, the Merionethshire ...

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