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Charles Shillaber Evans (1893–1917)

Mr. J. T. Evans, manager of the Bank of N.S.W., Ashfield, and Mrs. Evans have been informed that their only son, Sergeant Charles Shillaber Evans, who was previously reported missing, was killed in action in France on May 3. He was a native of Cowra, and for six years was an officer of the Bank of N.S.W. He was stationed at Wagga when he enlisted.

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'Evans, Charles Shillaber (1893–1917)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/evans-charles-shillaber-21607/text31827, accessed 6 December 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

30 September, 1893
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia

Death

3 May, 1917 (aged 23)
France

Cause of Death

killed in action

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Occupation or Descriptor
Military Service
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