| Surname: | Evans |
| Initials: | P |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/7224 |
| Notes: | MFP. Served Home. Previously served in the 2 Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, No. discharge by purchase, 6/8/1915 he was given a refund of £9. 3/9/1914 he re enlisted in the 67 Training Reserve Battalion, No. TR/4/20129, age 40.9 years, born Merthyr, Glamorgan, occupation Collier, address:- 46 Neuadd Road, Gwaun-Cae, Gurwen, Nr Swansea, 9/8/1916 transferred to Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 27/1/1917 transferred to MFP, served 7 Area Llandudno, Western Command, 21/9/1918 to class P reserve, 4/12/1919 discharged no long physically fit for war service. A form in his army record dated 8/11/1902 issued by the Magistrates Court, Bridgend (payment for maintenance of an illegitimate child), Woman's name: Margaret Ann Owen, Mission Row Maesteg, child born 28/8/1902, payment ordered by magistrate 2/6 per week from 8/11/1902 till child attains the age of 14 years or shall die. Also a compulsory stoppage, he signed AFO 1838, illegitimate child, in favour of Mrs Coates, guardian of his child for 4d per diem. 16/10/1918 he received a gratuity of £28 Art. 1 (3). Info from Pension Index Card: Evans, Phillip MFP 7224, RWF, 5897, TR/4/20129, 21/9/1918, SFJ.1168, 46 Neuadd Road, Gwauncaegurwen. Stamp: Ad 16/10/1918, Grat. £28 to RW, Chelsea No. VV.50.1616, received 18/10/1918. Phillip Evans. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/128 Jan. 28, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B90295. Enlisted 3/9/1914, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 54years 6months. Served home. |