Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Everett W Anderson
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company M,
15th Pennsylvania Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: January 14, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Crosby's Creek, Tennessee, USA
Citation
Captured, singlehandedly, Confederate Brig. Gen. Robert B. Vance during a charge upon the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 3, 1894
- Born: July 12, 1839, near Phoenixville, Chester County, PA, United States
- Died: February 4, 1917
- Buried: Morris Cemetery (MH) (H-51), Phoenixville, PA, United States