U.S. Army
Evans, James RobertConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany H, 62nd New York Infantry
HometownNew York, New York
Citation
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.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as James Robert EvansU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Thompson, James B.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Kaneshiro, Edward NoboruU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Burnett, George RitterU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
McVeigh, John J.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Bras, Edgar A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hooper, William B.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Withington, William HerbertU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Rhodes, Julius DexterU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Baker, Vernon JosephU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Scanlan, PatrickU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Fritz, Harold ArthurU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
McCleery, Finnis DawsonU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Sype, PeterU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Sancrainte, Charles FrancisU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Mayes, William B.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Ilgenfritz, Charles HenryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Miller, Jacob C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Phisterer, FrederickU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
O'Beirne, James RowanU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Thompson, Freeman C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Snedden, JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Cunningham, Francis MarionU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wherry, William MackyU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Shopp, George J.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
