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Ernest E. Evans
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ernest Edwin Evans (August 13, 1908 – October 25, 1944) was an officer of the United States Navy who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle off Samar in World War II.
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Ernest Edwin Evans | |
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![]() Evans in 1944 | |
Nickname(s) | "Big Chief"[1] |
Born | (1908-08-13)August 13, 1908 Pawnee, Oklahoma |
Died | October 25, 1944(1944-10-25) (aged 36) off Samar, Philippine Islands |
Place of burial | remains not recovered; listed on the Walls of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1931–1944 |
Rank | Commander |
Commands held | USS Alden USS Johnston |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Philippine Liberation Medal |
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