EVANS Harry Charles 2/Lt

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Surname: EVANS;

Forename(s): Harry Charles;

Initials: HC;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Previous Regiment: R Warwks Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 32 Bn;

How killed: KIA;

Where: France;

When killed: 23-Aug-1918;

Other Data: photo GS Archives
arrives in 32 Bn 16/8/1918
death noted in war diary

Date of Auction: 27th June 2002(DNW)
Sold for £140
Estimate: £60 - £80
Pair: 2nd Lieutenant H. C. Evans, Machine Gun Corps, late Royal Warwickshire Regiment

British War and Victory Medals (2 Lieut.), extremely fine (2) £60-80
Footnote
Harry Charles Evans was killed in action on 23 August 1918, while serving with the 32nd Battalion, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). He had originally arrived in France as a Sergeant in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in May 1916 and was commissioned in February 1918. Evans is buried in Heath Cemetery at Harbonnieres.

Sold with three original Great War period postcards from the recipient, one with ink self-portrait.;

Other Notes: EVANS, Second Lieutenant, H C, 32nd Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 23rd August 1918. VI. A. 2. Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres - Somme, France.;

Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon

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