Roger Evans | |
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Born | Christchurch, Hampshire, England | 9 January 1886
Died | 22 October 1968 Stocklinch, Ilminster, Somerset, England | (aged 82)
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 | 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 |
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.