Bevan, Ernest V

Ernest Victor Bevan

Son of the late James Frederick Bevan of Stanwell, Middlesex

and Hannah Bevan née Parker of 62 Kingston Road, Teddington

Brother of Gordon Frederick Bevan (1888-1915, killed in WW1)

Born 18th December 1891 at Stanwell Moor, Middlesex (now Surrey)

Educated at Croydon High School, Croydon, Surrey

Previously served with the 1st Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders (Territorials).

Emigrated to Australia and enlisted at Eastern Hill in the State of Victoria, Australia on 24th August 1914

as Private with the 6th Battalion of the Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

He joined the Commonwealth Expeditionary Force in September 1914. and left with

the main force for Egypt in October 1914 and then to the Dardanelles in April 1915.

Killed in action during a Turkish attack on the trenches at ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli

on 8th May 1915, aged 23 years

Listed on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Çanakkale, Turkey

(See: Find a Grave Memorial 56004479)

Not listed on any known Teddington area War Memorial

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