Son of the late Robert and Margaret Morley Evers, of 2, Brentwood, Flemingate, Beverley, East Yorkshire (war pension address).
Served in the Royal Navy, H.M.S. “Anchusa.” Died 16 July 1918, Age 17 years old. Commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.
On 16th July 1918 the Special Service Ship, Anchusa class Sloop, Anchusa, built 1917, 1,290 tons, was torpedoed and sunk by U 54 off N coast of Ireland with the loss of 79 lives, including: LORD-FLOOD, JAMES J., SURGEON PROBATIONER, RNVR.
The Anchusa was one of several navy sloops built with standard hull and innards but having merchant-like top work.
First name:
Robert
Regiment:
Military Number:
J/51788
Rank:
Boy 1st Class
Date Died
16/07/1918
Place died:
Plymouth Naval Memorial
Age:
17
