EVANS, Cyril

Rank: 
Marine
Unit / Base: 
47RM Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
PLY/X113855
Born: 
Wednesday, February 4, 1925
Birthplace: 
Bridgend, Glamorgan
Died : 
Sunday, January 14, 1945
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age: 
19

Marine Cyril Evans died during operations in Holland. Son of Reginald and Elizabeth Diana Evans, of Bridgend, Glamorgan. His Commando had taken part in an unsuccessful attack on the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
From Omaha to the Scheldt, author Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC, Medical Officer 47RM Cdo.
 
Primary Roll of Honour: 
Photo of grave in Gallery: 
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