Albert John Evans
Known universally as Jack, Albert John Evans joined the Glamorgan Constabulary in February 1938. On April 29th 1941, a nearby mining village Cwmparc was bombed by the Luftwaffe with incendiaries and high explosives. Twenty seven men, women and children died including three evacuee children from the same London family. Albert worked throughout the night rescuing a woman and child from 'mountains of debris' from Treharne Street. At one point, a bomb exploded only fifteen yards from where Albert was working. Albert was so exhausted by this night's work, he fell asleep with his eyes open, according to his wife. Albert was awarded the BEM for his endeavours that night.
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Albert was the son of Abraham and May Evans. He was the husband of Emma Mary Evans, of Treorchy, Glamorgan
OXFORD (BOTLEY) CEMETERY Plot H/1. Grave 205.
Air Bomber
He joined the RAF in1942 and spent time in Canada training to be a bomb aimer (Air Bomber). At 10 OTU, Abingdon, Albert and Peter John Hill (navigator) became close friends.
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Photo of Albert John Evans
Albert John Evans
Photo: Courtesy of Helen Nall