Perth Digger Posted 9 July , 2018 Share Posted 9 July , 2018 Could anyone with Wylly's history of the Border Regiment please let me know what he says about the death, as a prisoner, of 2nd Lt Charles Heyland EVANS, at Kruiseeke on 26 October 1914? I am interested in the source of the story. There is no mention of it in Evans' Service Record, although there is a statement from Pvte Joseph Gray, D Coy, 6th Platoon, 2nd Border Regiment, given while in Chelsea VAD Hospital, Eaton Place, on 17 May 1915, that he saw Evans shot through the forehead: 'also many men were killed, hardly any escaped, as the Germans bayonetted the wounded'. Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deacs Posted 9 July , 2018 Share Posted 9 July , 2018 Hi Mike this is what it says, Second lieutenant Evans was wounded and captured on the 26th October and was shot by the Germans after capture for trying to defend a man of the Regiment whom the enemy were ill treating. Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 9 July , 2018 Author Share Posted 9 July , 2018 Hi Mike Many thanks for this. I presume Wylly probably got this from someone in the regiment. There is no evidence that Evans' family knew of the exact circumstances. Do you know if there is a Border Regiment Association that may have more details? Thanks again. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deacs Posted 9 July , 2018 Share Posted 9 July , 2018 Yes there is the museum at Carlisle Castle sorry I am on my phone and just about to set off for work so doing this hastily, so can't attach a link sorry hopefully someone with more time can help. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 9 July , 2018 Share Posted 9 July , 2018 (edited) Museum site is: https://www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org The castle is also the HQ of the Regimental Association. Dave Edited 9 July , 2018 by HERITAGE PLUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 9 July , 2018 Author Share Posted 9 July , 2018 Thanks, Mike and Dave. I'll follow it up. Enjoy your day at work, Mike, says the retiree! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 9 July , 2018 Share Posted 9 July , 2018 Officers Died shows him as KIA 26/10/14 - which, I suppose, he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 9 July , 2018 Author Share Posted 9 July , 2018 Thanks, Phil. He was already wounded when captured and was reported wounded and missing. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 10 July , 2018 Share Posted 10 July , 2018 I appreciate that, Mike - I was just wondering whether the circumstances of his death, as you outline, count as Killed in Action. After all, he was killed while taking aggressive action in the face of an armed and violent enemy! PS - Happy memories of quiet drinks on balmy evenings down at Sorrento Marina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 10 July , 2018 Author Share Posted 10 July , 2018 (edited) Yes, Phil, he was, if the report is right, definitely killed in action. Balmy evenings? Usually windy and too hot for me. It’s a nice place to retire to, though. I’m guessing, but I think Wylly picked up the information from returning POWs after the war. Possibly from an officer (one, Sleigh, I think), was captured that day. Mike Edited 10 July , 2018 by Perth Digger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Digger Posted 14 September , 2018 Author Share Posted 14 September , 2018 Phil and Dave Just to let you know that the article on Evans is now available on my website (below). Thanks again for your help. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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