Coron D. Evans
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Coron D. Evans | |
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| Born | c. 1844 Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Allegiance | File:Flag of the United States (1861-1863).svg United States of America |
| Service | File:Flag of the United States Army.svg United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Indiana Company A, 3rd Indiana Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Sayler's Creek |
| Awards | File:Medal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor |
Private Coron D. Evans (born c. 1844) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Evans received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 3 May 1865.[1][2]
Biography
Evans was born in Jefferson County, Indiana in about 1844. He enlisted into the 3rd Indiana Cavalry.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of flag of 26th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).[1][2]
See also
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Coron D. Evans". Archived from the original on 17 November 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
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