Private Coron D. Evans (born c. 1844) was an American soldier who fought in the

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. Evans received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

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, for his action during the

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in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 3 May 1865.

Biography

Evans was born in Jefferson County, Indiana in about 1844. He enlisted into the 3rd Indiana Cavalry.

Medal of Honor citation

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1840s births People of Indiana in the American Civil War Union army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor People from Jefferson County, Indiana Year of death missing {{AmericanCivilWar-bio-stub

Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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