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Edgar Evans

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Welsh explorer (1876-1912)

Historical FiguresLived 1876 to 1912 · aged 35
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Petty Officer Edgar Evans was a Welsh Royal Navy petty officer and member of the "Polar Party" in Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole in 1911-1912. This group of five men, personally selected for the final expedition push, attained the Pole on 17 January 1912.

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At the South Pole: Evans seated on the rightAt the South Pole: Evans seated on the rightMemorial to Evans in St Mary's Church, Rhossili, WalesMemorial to Evans in St Mary's Church, Rhossili, Wales

Awards 1

Polar Medal

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Henry Robertson BowersAlso won Polar MedalEdward Evans, 1st Baron MountevansAlso won Polar MedalEdward Adrian WilsonAlso won Polar MedalJames WordieAlso won Polar MedalApsley Cherry-GarrardAlso won Polar MedalHenry WorsleyAlso won Polar Medal

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Petty Officer Edgar Evans was a Welsh Royal Navy petty officer and member of the "Polar Party" in Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole in 1911-1912. This group of five men, personally selected for the final expedition push, attained the Pole on 17 January 1912. The party perished as they attempted to return to the base camp.

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Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1876 to 1912 · aged 35
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