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Kenneth Harold Evans
Kenneth Harold Evans ; born July 24th 1908 in Rogerstone Wales, was a Presbyterian minister who was Moderator of Auckland Presbytery, Reverend and served as an Army Chaplain in the Scottish regiment in Petone between 1941 and 1947.

Early life
Kenneth was born in Rogerstone Wales, he only had two years of secondary schooling when he had to leave school to work in GNK Ironworks as a labourer to support his family. He was laid off during the strike. In search of employment he emigrated to New Zealand.

Career
In New Zealand Kenneth worked in a building firm but then joined a home mission appointment where he earned a scholarship to a theological hall. After his education at the theological hall (1934-1936) he was licensed by the Wellington presbytery in 1936. On February 2nd 1937 he was ordained in Mahurangi as reverend of Warkworth. While doing ministry in Petone he served as army chaplain between 1941-1947. On June 9th 1955 he became Pastor at Mount Roskill which was his final parish as he ministered there from 1955 till he retired on July 31st 1973. Around this later time he was also for a time the Moderator of the Presbytery of Auckland.

Later life and Legacy
Retiring in Amberly home Auckland Kenneth continued to faithfully minister to other residents. All throughout his life he recognised the importance of education and encouraged education. He was known to be a polite and disciplined man, throughout his ministry he was noted for the quality, richness and depth of his pastorship.