U.S. Army
Evans, James RobertConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany H, 62nd New York Infantry
BirthplaceNew 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.
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