Everett W. Anderson
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Everett W. Anderson | |
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| File:Everett W Anderson.jpg | |
| Born | February 4, 1839 Phoenixville, Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 4, 1917 (aged 78) |
| Place of burial | Morris Cemetery (Phoenixville, Pennsylvania) |
| Allegiance | United States United States |
| Service | File:Flag of the United States Army.svg United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | File:Union Army Infantry Sergeant.pngSergeant |
| Unit | Pennsylvania Company M, 15th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | File:Medal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor |
Everett W. Anderson (July 12, 1839 - February 4, 1917) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography
Anderson served in the American Civil War in Company M, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on December 3, 1894. He is the grandson of Isaac Anderson (congressman).
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Captured, single-handed, Confederate Brig. Gen. Robert B. Vance during a charge upon the enemy.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Thomas Anderson". Medal of Honor recipients. Military Times. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
External links
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