From correspondence from Jim Evans regarding his grandfather, Vere J. Evans:
Vere J. Evans, New York Division fireman of Port Jervis, was advanced to Engineer on 05/21/1924. Jim has the letter certifying Mr. Evans' promotion, which was signed by Supt. J.M. Condon and Master Mechanic Kelley. He reportedly died in a car accident in 1927, possibly in Pennsylvania.