Everett W. Anderson
American soldier: US Army Medal of Honor recipient
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| Intro | American soldier: US Army Medal of Honor recipient | ||
| Places | United States of America | ||
| was | Military leader | ||
| Work field | Military | ||
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| Birth | 12 July 1839, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA | ||
| Death | 4 February 1917 (aged 77 years) | ||
| Star sign | Cancer | ||
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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).
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Citation:
Captured, single-handed, Confederate Brig. Gen. Robert B. Vance during a charge upon the enemy.