Medal Of Honor Details

Evans, James R.

Place of Birth:
New York
State of Birth:
NY
Rank:
Private
Unit:
62d New York Infantry
Company:
H
Citation Place:
Wilderness
Citation State:
VA
Citation Date:
VA
Citation:
Went out in front of the line under a fierce fire and, in the face of the rapidly advancing enemy, rescued the regimental flag with which the color bearer had fallen.
Entry Place:
New York
Entry State:
NY
Date Issued:
25 Feb. 1895