Years of service 1861 - 1865 Died February 4, 1917 Unit 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry Name Everett Anderson | Awards Medal of Honor Rank Sergeant Battles/wars American Civil War | |
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Born February 4, 1839
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania ( 1839-02-04 ) Place of burial Morris Cemetery (Phoenixville, Pennsylvania) Service/branch United States Army, Union Army | ||
Battles and wars American Civil War Allegiance United States of America | ||
Everett W Anderson - Medal of Honor Recipient
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.
References
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