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George Evans

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
54122
Unit at enlistment: 
18th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
Greenwood Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario
Commemorated at: 
Victoria Public School Honour Roll
Birth country: 
Canada
Birth county: 
Brant
Birth city: 
Brantford, Ontario
Address at enlistment: 
21 Waterloo Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
21 Waterloo Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Moulder
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
30

Letters and documents

BX October 20, 1916

Private “Bike” Evans of local baseball fame, has been wounded. In Wednesday’s official casualty list he was given as being a resident of London. His address, however, should have been 21 Waterloo Street, Brantford. His wounding will recall the story of a single-handed grenade exploit he pulled off. Out on line scouting expedition “Bike” came to a German trench. Noises made it apparent that it was occupied and he called down and asked how many there were in the trench. Back in good English came the reply, “Eight.” “Then take these,” answered “Bike,” throwing a couple of handfuls of grenades amongst them.  

BX July 27, 1916

Two Grenades Present For Huns – “Bike” Evans Handed Them to Be Divided Among Eight in a Dugout

Pte. G.W. Broomfield, who recently returned, invalided from the front, tells a good story of “Bike” Evans, one of Brantford’s best known soldier boys.

“Bike” went out on a trip to the German trenches one night. He reached the top of a dugout in safety and hailed the Germans known to be there.

“How many are there down there?” asked “Bike.”  In clear English came the reply, “There are eight of us.”

Then divide these among you,” retorted “Bike,” and with that he threw down two hand grenades, specially prepared for the occasion. In the confusion “Bike” got back to the Canadian lines in safety.

BX January 11, 1952

Evans, George (54122)

The death of George Feakes (Bike) Evans, 22 Fleet Street, occurred this morning at the Brantford General Hospital in his 71st year.  Mr. Evans was born in Brantford, the son of the late Frederick and Anna Evans, and was the last surviving member of his family.  He was a lifelong resident of the city.  A brass moulder by trade, he was employed with the Lake Foundry prior to his retirement some years ago.  During the First World War, he served overseas with the 18th Battalion of London, Ont.  Mr. Evans is resting at Thorpe Brothers’ Funeral Home where service will be conducted Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.  Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

BX January 13, 1952

George F. Evans

On Wednesday afternoon, many friends and relatives attended the funeral of George Feakes (Bike) Evans, 22 Fleet Street, conducted from Thorpe Brothers’ Funeral Home.  Rev. Cyril Squires of First Baptist Church officiated.  The pallbearers were E.R. Charlton, James Evans, Wilfred Judge, George Loe, Walter Byers and Bristol Hendershot.  Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.

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