Evans, Arthur Reginald, 1905-1989
Variant namesArthur Reginald Evans (b. May 14, 1905, New South Wales-d. January 31, 1989), Australian coastwatcher in the Pacific Theatre in World War II. He is chiefly remembered for having played a significant part in the rescue of future U.S. President John F. Kennedy and his surviving crew after their Motor Torpedo Boat, PT-109, was sunk by enemy action in August 1943.
From the description of Evans, Arthur Reginald, 1905-1989 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 12057915
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| referencedIn | Boston Globe Photograph Collection. 1897 - 1962. Photographs | John F. Kennedy Library |
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