The War Graves of Ystradgynlais
David Evans
David Evans lived in Ystradgynlais and enlisted in Brecon. He served with the Welsh Regiment and was killed in action in France in 1915.
The information on David Evans has been compiled from a number of sources, including the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, from the Labour Voice newspaper, and the Parish Burial Register (courtesy of the Swansea Archives).
| Name | David Evans |
| Date of Death | 2nd October 1915 |
| Place of Death | France |
| Age at Death | |
| Unit and Regiment | Welsh Regiment; 1st Bn. |
| Rank | Private |
| Service Number | 37705 |
| Additional Information | Born Llanelly 1878. A Brick Setter, he married in 1900 Elizabeth Jones (Born Morriston 1879) and later moved to 5, Glantawe, Ystradgynlais. He enlisted at Brecon and was killed at Loos aged 37. |
| Grave | . |
| Memorial | LOOS MEMORIAL - FRANCE; Panel 77 and 78. |
| Local Memorials | Ystradgynlais War Memorial |
| Family Details | |
| Known Sons | Robert John EVANS born Morriston 1901
Edris EVANS born Morriston 1905 William James EVANS born Morriston 1907 David Richard EVANS born Morriston 1909 |
| Known Daughters | Catherine Ann EVANS born Morriston 1910 |
Ystradgynlais War Memorial
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