Arthur Reginald Evans
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Arthur Reginald Evans, DSC (14 May 1905 – 31 January 1989) was an Australian coastwatcher in the Pacific Ocean theatre in World War II. He is chiefly remembered for having played a significant part in the rescue of future US President John F. Kennedy and his surviving crew after their motor torpedo boat, PT-109, was sunk by the Japanese in August 1943.
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Arthur Reginald Evans | |
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Born | (1905-05-14)May 14, 1905 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Died | January 31, 1989(1989-01-31) (aged 83) |
Allegiance | Australia |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Alma mater | Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell |
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