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.
Everett W. Anderson | |
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| Born | February 4, 1839 Phoenixville, Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 4, 1917 (aged 78) |
| Place of burial | Morris Cemetery (Phoenixville, Pennsylvania) |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company M, 15th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
editAnderson 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
editCitation:
Captured, single-handed, Confederate Brig. Gen. Robert B. Vance during a charge upon the enemy.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Thomas Anderson". Medal of Honor recipients. Military Times. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2012.