James R. Evans

1843 – 1918

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James R. Evans served the U.S. Army. James was 75 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

5 May 1864 · At Wilderness, Va. · Private, Company H, 62d New York Infantry.

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.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army May 5, 1864 · At Wilderness, Va. · Private, Company H, 62d New York Infantry.

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.

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