Appeal to trace the family of a Seaforth World War One hero

Arthur Evans (left) being decorated for his bravery

The mayor of Sefton is looking for help to trace the family of a war hero from Merseyside. Arthur Evans, from Seaforth, received the Victoria Cross after an incredible act of single-handed bravery under heavy German fire in France,1918.

On the day in question Lance Sergeant Evans' patrol spotted an enemy machine-gun on the east bank of a river.

Evans volunteered to swim across and single-handedly forced four German soldiers to surrender after shooting two others.

Later Evans' fellow soldiers came under fire and he again, singlehandedly, used cover fire to help rescue the injured.

Arthur's being honoured by Sefton Council and the government with a special commemorative stone at a civic memorial later this year.

Ahead of Arthur's stone being laid on August 31, the Mayor of Sefton is urging any members of his family to come forward to be a part of the service.