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Clarence William Evans

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  • Title
  • Forenames
    Clarence William AWMM
  • Surname
    Evans AWMM
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  • Also known as
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    • WWII NZ40619 AWMM
    • WWII 40619 AWMM
    • A40619 AWMM
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    Male AWMM
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Civilian life

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  • Birth
    28 October 1913 Martyn Ashhurst, Manawatu-Wanganui Martyn
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Service

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Training and Enlistment

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    WW2 13 February 1940 Martyn Clerk/Civilian Martyn
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Medical history

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    Killed in Air Accident, Cause of Death AWMM

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Biographical information

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    • Attended Palmerston North Boys' High School and Wanganui Collegiate.

      Son of Somerville Walter Robert and Caroline Evans (nee McCarthy), Napier. Source: Martyn, For Your Tommorrow, Vol.3, p.183. AWMM
    • Clarence William Evans' true name was Kenneth Eric Evans. He enlisted under his younger brother's name to avoid rejection for air-crew as over-age. He flew over 55 ops as a navigator before remustering as a pilot in early 1943. His actual daye of death was 14th June 1944. Public - Antonio - Researcher - 24 February 2024 - CWGC web site and For Your Tomorrow: volume 2, p238
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Death

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    14 June 1944 Martyn
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    Killed in Air Accident AWMM
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    Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press. AWMM

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24 February 2024AntonioHastings DistrictResearcher

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