Brinley Evans
ABERAVON FIREMAN’S BRAVERY
O.B.E. FOR CONDUCT DURING RAID
Auxiliary Fireman Brinley Evans, of Pendarvis Terrace, Aberavon, has been awarded the O.B.E. for conspicuous’ gallantry during an enemy air raid on a West Country town. Fireman Evans was at work on a blazing building when the main wall collapsed and completely buried his colleague, Fireman Ivor Griffiths. Although he was exposed to great danger, Fireman Evans worked for over two hours to fee his injured companion and was eventually successful in doing so. Afterwards he was himself treated in Hospital for superficial burns.
Fireman Evans received immediate commendation for his brave deed, and at the Port Talbot Council meeting after the raid complimentary reference to his conduct was made.
Fireman Evans comes from a well known Aberavon family, being the son of the late Mr. Evan Evans and Mrs. Evans, of Gwendoline Street, Aberavon, and he is also a twin brother of Mr. Leslie Evans, the hon. secretary of the Port Talbot Eisteddfod Committee. He has been interested in music all his life, and in the last war, in company with his twin brother, took part in concerts which were organised for the troops. Owing to the similarity of features of the two brothers several amusing incidents have happened.
After his father’s death he took over the baton at the Water Street English Baptist Church and developed the choir on much larger lines, getting together a choral society which made a name for itself in singing several large oratorios. He also conducted operas and male glee parties. At the outbreak of war Fireman Evans joined the voluntary fire service, and later was elected a fireman in the Port Talbot professional service.
He is a keen member of the Aberavon Rugby Club, and was always an enthusiastic supporter of all classes of sport. He comes from a sporting family, of which an uncle, Mr. Ogley Harris, was a former player and trainer for many years of the Aberavon Rugby Club.
It has given great satisfaction to the chief officer of the Port Talbot Fire Brigade, Mr. Alec Smith, to know that he has the type of man who will always come up to expectations when called upon to give service for the country.
O.B.E. FOR CONDUCT DURING RAID
Auxiliary Fireman Brinley Evans, of Pendarvis Terrace, Aberavon, has been awarded the O.B.E. for conspicuous’ gallantry during an enemy air raid on a West Country town. Fireman Evans was at work on a blazing building when the main wall collapsed and completely buried his colleague, Fireman Ivor Griffiths. Although he was exposed to great danger, Fireman Evans worked for over two hours to fee his injured companion and was eventually successful in doing so. Afterwards he was himself treated in Hospital for superficial burns.
Fireman Evans received immediate commendation for his brave deed, and at the Port Talbot Council meeting after the raid complimentary reference to his conduct was made.
Fireman Evans comes from a well known Aberavon family, being the son of the late Mr. Evan Evans and Mrs. Evans, of Gwendoline Street, Aberavon, and he is also a twin brother of Mr. Leslie Evans, the hon. secretary of the Port Talbot Eisteddfod Committee. He has been interested in music all his life, and in the last war, in company with his twin brother, took part in concerts which were organised for the troops. Owing to the similarity of features of the two brothers several amusing incidents have happened.
After his father’s death he took over the baton at the Water Street English Baptist Church and developed the choir on much larger lines, getting together a choral society which made a name for itself in singing several large oratorios. He also conducted operas and male glee parties. At the outbreak of war Fireman Evans joined the voluntary fire service, and later was elected a fireman in the Port Talbot professional service.
He is a keen member of the Aberavon Rugby Club, and was always an enthusiastic supporter of all classes of sport. He comes from a sporting family, of which an uncle, Mr. Ogley Harris, was a former player and trainer for many years of the Aberavon Rugby Club.
It has given great satisfaction to the chief officer of the Port Talbot Fire Brigade, Mr. Alec Smith, to know that he has the type of man who will always come up to expectations when called upon to give service for the country.