Lewis Pugh Evans

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Lewis Pugh Evans (VC, CB, CMG, DSO & Bar) (3 January 1881 - 30 November 1962) was a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

He was 36 years old, and an Acting Lieutenant Colonel in The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), British Army, Commander 1st Battalion, The Lincolnshire Regiment during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 4 October 1917 near Zonnebeke, Belgium, Lieutenant Colonel Evans took his battalion through a terrific enemy barrage, and while his troops were working round the flank of a machine-gun emplacement, rushed at it himself, firing his revolver through the loophole, and forcing the garrison to capitulate. Although severely wounded in the shoulder he refused to be bandaged and again led his battalion forward and was again wounded. Nevertheless he carried on until the next objective was achieved, and then collapsed. As there were numerous casualties he again refused assistance and managed unaided to reach the dressing station.

He later achieved the rank of Brigadier General.