Awarded the VC for his heroism on 30 July 1916, age 40, while serving in the Manchester Regiment. "He volunteered to take an important message back; five had been killed in previous attempts but under heavy fire he succeeded in delivering the message and returning showing conspicuous bravery. (Guillemont, France)". Freemason at: №1077, Wilton Lodge.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
William John George Evans, VC
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Freemason VCs - W1 - Drummond, Evans, Faulds
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