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Name : Edwin Harry Evans Son of Edwin John Evans and Eveline Elizabeth Evans (née Hobbs), of 13, Lind St., Ryde, Isle of Wight. Born 1893, Ryde. |
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Census information : 1901 : Edwin and Elizabeth Evans, with their children including Edwin aged 7, are at 17 Nelson Street, Ryde. Edwin Evans is a Jeweller's Assistant. 1911 : Edwin and Elizabeth Evans, with their children including Edwin aged 17, are at 15 Lind Street, Ryde. Edwin Evans snr is a Watchmaker and Jeweller (Shopkeeper); Edwin Evans jnr is a Printer's Apprentice. |
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Service Details : Rifleman 2393 Edwin Harry Evans, 1/5th Bn., London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade). |
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Casualty Details : Died : 1 July 1916, aged 23. Commemorated at : Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. CWGC Record |
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Commemorated on these Memorials :
Carisbrooke Castle County War Memorial Ryde Borough War Memorial Ryde All Saints Church War Memorial |
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Documents and newspaper cuttings :
Isle of Wight Times 17 August 1916 |
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Acknowledgments : Ann Barrett for newspaper research |
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Page last updated : 18 December 2013 - added to website |
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