Everett W. Anderson

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Everett W. Anderson
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Born(1839-02-04)February 4, 1839
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedFebruary 4, 1917(1917-02-04) (aged 78)
Place of burial
Morris Cemetery (Phoenixville, Pennsylvania)
Allegiance Flag of the United States.svg United States
Service / branch Flag of the United States Army.svg United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
Rank Union Army Infantry Sergeant.png Sergeant
Unit Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Company M, 15th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry
Battles / wars American Civil War
Awards 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.

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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

  1. ↑ "Thomas Anderson". Medal of Honor recipients. Military Times. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
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