Colonel Lewis Pugh Evans, VC, CB, CMG, DSO & Bar, DL

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Brigadier Lewis Pugh Evans VC, CB, CMG, DSO & Bar, DL (3 January 1881 – 30 November 1962) was a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. When the First World War broke out in 1914 he was posted as an air observer with the Royal Flying Corps, but after a few months he returned to the Black Watch and in 1917 was appointed to command the 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment.

On 4 October 1917 near Zonnebeke, Belgium, Pugh was commanding his battalion when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC:

   For most conspicuous bravery and leadership. Lt.-Col. Evans took his battalion in perfect order through a terrific enemy barrage, personally formed up all units, and led them to the assault. While a strong machine gun emplacement was causing casualties, and the troops were working round the flank, Lt.-Col. Evans rushed at it himself and by firing his revolver through the loophole forced the garrison to capitulate. After capturing the first objective he was severely wounded in the shoulder, but refused to be bandaged, and re-formed the troops, pointed out all future objectives, and again led his battalion forward. Again badly wounded, he nevertheless continued to command until the second objective was won, and, after consolidation, collapsed from loss of blood. As there were numerous casualties, he refused assistance, and by his own efforts ultimately reached the Dressing Station. His example of cool bravery stimulated in all ranks the highest valour and determination to win.[6]

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Medal Index Cards

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• First name(s) Lewis Pugh
• Last name Evans
• Service number -
• Rank Captain, Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, Temporary Brigadier General
• Corps 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders
• Service record Rank: Captain, Corps: 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders
• Service record 2 Rank: Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, Corps: 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders
• Service record 3 Rank: Temporary Brigadier General, Corps: 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders
• Archive reference WO372/6
• Archive reference description Campaign Medal Index Cards and Silver War Badge Cards
• Country Great Britain
• Image link http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D2156831
• Record set World War One British Army medal index cards
• Category Armed forces & conflict
• Subcategory First World War

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Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006

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• First name(s) Lewis P
• Last name Evans
• Country United Kingdom
• Record set Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006
• Category Armed forces & conflict
• Subcategory Medal rolls and honours

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