Roger Evans (British Army officer)
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Major General Roger Evans, CB, MC (9 January 1886 – 22 October 1968) was a British Army officer who commanded the 1st Armoured Division during the early stages of the Second World War.
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Roger Evans | |
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Born | (1886-01-09)9 January 1886 Christchurch, Hampshire, England |
Died | 22 October 1968(1968-10-22) (aged 82) Stocklinch, Ilminster, Somerset, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1911–1944 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 23006 |
Unit | 7th Queen's Own Hussars 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards |
Commands held | Aldershot Area (1941–44) 1st Armoured Division (1938–40) 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards (1929–33) |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Military Cross Mentioned in despatches |
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