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William Henry Evans

In memory of:

Lieutenant William Henry Evans

November 2, 1917

Military Service


Age:

30

Force:

Army

Unit:

Essex Regiment

Division:

1st/5th Battalion

Additional Information


Born:

January 14, 1887
London, England

Enlistment:

October 27, 1914
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Son of Francis Charles and Matilda Evans; husband of Ellen Louisa Evans, of The Warren, St. Osyth, Essex. He was born in London and he came from Canada to enlist.

Commemorated on Page 577 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

GAZA WAR CEMETERY
Israel and Palestine (including Gaza)

Grave Reference:

XXII. C. 15.

Location:

Gaza is 3 kilometres inland from the Mediterranean coast, 65 kilometres south-west of Tel Aviv. From Israel stop at the Erez Crossing point and enter the VIP cabin for a pass to enter Gaza. Walk through "no man's land" to the taxis on the other side. Gaza War Cemetery is 1.5 kilometres north-east of the city near the Bureir Road and 370 metres from the railway station.

The Cemetery is approximately 8 kilometres to the left of the main dual carriageway, Highway 250 through Gaza, and is about 200 metres back from the road through an avenue of trees.

Alternatively, turn left off the highway after 4 kilometres, continuing with Highway 4 until Sha'arei Aza junction and turn right, then turn right into Gaza proper, heading back towards the border. In this direction the cemetery will be found on the right hand side after approximately 3 kilometres.

The cemetery is open every day from 7.00am to 3.00pm Visitors are strongly advised to seek travel advice from their Embassy or Consulate before travelling to Gaza.

Wheelchair access possible via main entrance. For further information and enquiries please contact maoffice@cwgc.org

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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