Everett W. Anderson
United States Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
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Born | (1839-02-04)February 4, 1839 Phoenixville, Pennsylvania |
Died | February 4, 1917(1917-02-04) (aged 78) |
Place of burial | Morris Cemetery (Phoenixville, Pennsylvania) |
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Service/ | ![]() Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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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.
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
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F
References
- ^ "Thomas Anderson". Medal of Honor recipients. Military Times. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
External links
- Everett W. Anderson at Find a Grave
- Congressional Medal of Honor Society