Frank Griffith's Story.
Birkenhead News 03 March 1917How Sergeant Evans Died.
A Shell that Killed Four and Wounded Three.
We regret to announce the death in action of Sergt. Frank G. Evans, K.L.R., son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan A. Evans, of 22, Marlborough Grove, Oxton, late of Rock Ferry. He was educated at Rock Ferry Higher Grade School and the Higher Elementary School, Conway Street. After a most successful three years at the H.E.S where he was very popular with the masters and boys, he entered the Civil Service. He was stationed first in London, and then in Doncaster. As soon as he could be released from his duties, he joined the Liverpool Scottish, and rapidly rose to the rank of sergeant. He passed the bombing course with great success, and was appointed instructor in bombing. Owing to his ability to impart knowledge in a pleasant manner, and his enthusiasm for the work, he proved eminently suited to his task. In the social life of the camp he was a valuable asset, his musical monologues always being received with favour. Sergeant Evans went to France on January 3rd of this year, and the sad news of his death was conveyed to his parents by several of his sorrowing friends in the trenches. His officer writes :- “He was one of seven men occupying a post in the first line of trenches when a shell dropped in their midst killing four of them and wounding the other three …. You have no idea how much he is missed by his numerous friends and comrades. He had such a charming manner with him, always so merry and bright. He showed great courage during a severe bombardment prior to his death. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you in your terrible loss, but it is comforting to know he died heroically doing his duty in a good cause.