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John (Jack) Evans
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TitleJohn (Jack) Evans
DescriptionPrivate John Evans, known as Jack, in his army uniform, c.1917. He served in the 32nd Reinforcements of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion, WW1. Jack was a contract labourer who worked in Ōtira, Aickens and Arthur's Pass felling tawhai raunui red beech for timber used in the construction of the Ōtira Tunnel.Datec1917SourceAlex Graham, Jack's grandson.
DescriptionPrivate John Evans, known as Jack, in his army uniform, c.1917. He served in the 32nd Reinforcements of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion, WW1. Jack was a contract labourer who worked in Ōtira, Aickens and Arthur's Pass felling tawhai raunui red beech for timber used in the construction of the Ōtira Tunnel.Datec1917SourceAlex Graham, Jack's grandson.Connections
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John (Jack) Evans (c1917). Selwyn Stories, accessed 16/12/2025, https://selwynstories.selwynlibraries.co.nz/nodes/view/5971
