Monday 5 January 2009

Private David Arthur Evans

Born on 14 April 1873 in Emporia, Kansas - brother of Charles Evans, Meade, Kansas - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Calgary, Alberta, trade as laborer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 6 feet 0 inches, light complexion, grey eyes, grey hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 4 January 1916 (number 207412) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 19 February 1918.

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