Edgar Evans

Petty Officer Edgar Evans (7 March 1876 – 17 February 1912) 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.

Not to be confused with Lieutenant E. R. G. R. "Teddy" Evans, Scott's second-in-command on the Terra Nova expedition..
For the Welsh opera singer, see Edgar Evans (tenor).

Edgar Evans
Edgar Evans in 1911
Born(1876-03-07)7 March 1876
Rhossili, Wales
Died17 February 1912(1912-02-17) (aged 35)
Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Navy
Years of service1891–1912
RankPetty Officer, First Class
Memorials
  • Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Rhossili
  • Evans Building, HMS Excellent
  • Ski Memorial, Evans Building
  • Evans Névé, Antarctica
Spouse(s)Lois (1904–1912, his death)
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