Coron D. Evans

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Coron D. Evans
Bornc. 1844
Jefferson County, Indiana
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
RankPrivate
Unit Flag of Indiana.svg Company A, 3rd Indiana Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Battles/wars Battle of Sayler's Creek
AwardsMedal 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]

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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Coron D. Evans". Archived from the original on 17 November 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.