Coron D. Evans
Coron D. Evans | |
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Born | 1844 Jefferson County, Indiana |
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Rank | Private |
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Battles/wars | Battle of Sayler's Creek |
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Private Coron D. Evans (born 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 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[]
References[]
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Coron D. Evans". Archived from the original on 17 November 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
Categories:
- 1844 births
- People of Indiana in the American Civil War
- Union Army officers
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
- People from Jefferson County, Indiana
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- American Civil War biography stubs