Everett W. Anderson

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
Born(1839-02-04)February 4, 1839
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
DiedFebruary 4, 1917(1917-02-04) (aged 78)
Place of burial
Morris Cemetery (Phoenixville, Pennsylvania)
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
RankSergeant
Unit Company M, 15th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

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

References

  1. "Thomas Anderson". Medal of Honor recipients. Military Times. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
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