Basic Details Surname Evans Forenames Edgar Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Petty Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Petty Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1912 Month of death February Day of death 17 Manner of death as stated Gave his life returning from the South Pole Manner of death reference Other