Worcestershire Regiment

Surname	Evers
Forename	Hugh Lancelot
Rank	Capt.
Army No
Battalion	2/8th
Commissioned	1914-12-10
Date Of Wounds	Not set
Wounds
Died Killed	1918-11-01
Death Details	F. & F.
Enlisted Date	Not set
Enlisted Location
Date Of Birth	Not set
Birth Place
Residence	White Hall, Stourbridge, Worcestershire
Discharged	Not set
Theatre Of War	France
Date Of Entry	1916-05-25
Z Class
Surname Spellings
Other Info	His Military Cross citations read: Lt. (A./Capt.) Hugh Lancelot Evers, Wort R. "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although severely wounded at the commencement of an attack, he continued to command his company for three hours, and did not leave to have his wound attended to until he had seen his company established in their position after the attack." Lt. Hugh Lancelot Evers, M.C.. 2/8th Bn., Worc. R., T.F. "During the crossing of a river, and subsequent. operations, this officer behaved with great courage and dash, and on two occasions led outflanking attacks on machine-gun positions. His inspiriting example greatly contributed to the success of the operations." (M.C. gazetted 18th October, 1917). Died age 37. Son of Frank and Isabel Evers, of White Hall, Stourbridge. Crucifix Cemetery, Vendegies-sur-Ecaillon, Nord, France - grave Ref: D. 4.

8th Worcestershire Regiment 2778 Private (Lance Corporal)

2/8th Worcestershire Regiment - Second Lieutenant

2/8th Worcestershire Regiment - Captain

The British War Medal

The Allied Victory Medal

Medal	Rank	Battalion	Engagement	Awarded
Military Cross	Captain	2/8th	Ypres 1917	1917-10-18
Military Cross	Captain	2/8th	Lys (3/9/1918)	1919-01-11

Medal	Rank	Battalion	Awarded
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