Buried at Riverside Cemetery Name Adelbert Everson Died July 23, 1913 | Rank Private Awards Medal of Honor | |
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Born April 12, 1841
Cicero, New York ( 1841-04-12 ) Allegiance United States of America Unit Company D, 185th New York Infantry | ||
Service/branch United States Army Battles/wars Battle of Five Forks Battles and wars Battle of Five Forks | ||
Adelbert N. Everson (April 12, 1841 – July 23, 1913) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Everson received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on 1 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.
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Biography
Everson was born in Cicero, New York, on 12 April 1841. He enlisted in the 185th New York Infantry. He died on 23 July 1913 and his remains are interred at the Riverside Cemetery in Brewerton, New York.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of the enemy flag.
References
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