Adelbert Everson

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Adelbert N. Everson
Born(1841-04-12)April 12, 1841
DiedJuly 23, 1913(1913-07-23) (aged 72)
Buried
Riverside Cemetery
Brewerton, New York, US
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
UnitNew York (state) Company D, 185th New York Infantry
ConflictsBattle of Five Forks
AwardsFile:Medal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

Adelbert N. Everson (April 12, 1841 – July 23, 1913) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Everson received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on 1 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.[1][2][3]

Biography

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Everson was born in Cicero, New York, on 12 April 1841. He enlisted in the 185th New York Infantry. He died on 23 July 1913 and his remains are interred at the Riverside Cemetery in Brewerton, New York.

Medal of Honor citation

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Capture of the enemy flag.[1][2]

See also

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References

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