Name Coron Evans Rank Private | ||
Unit Company A, 3rd Indiana Cavalry Battles/wars Battle of Sayler's Creek | ||
Battles and wars Battle of Sailor's Creek | ||
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.
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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).
References
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