Sergeant Everett W. Anderson was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on January 14, 1864 at Crosby's Creek, Tennessee during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company M, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Anderson was 24 years old.
The medal was presented on December 3, 1894, 30 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of Second Lieutenant.
Anderson was born on July 12, 1839 in near Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania. His Medal of Honor is credited to Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Anderson died on February 4, 1917, at the age of 77. He is buried at Morris Cemetery in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
Anderson is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 380 credited to Pennsylvania.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Captured, singlehandedly, Confederate Brig. Gen. Robert B. Vance during a charge upon the enemy.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: American Civil War.
Places
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Timeline
- July 12, 1839Born in near Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- January 14, 1864Act of valor — Crosby's Creek, TennesseeAge 24. Company M, 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry
- December 3, 1894Medal of Honor presented
- February 4, 1917DiedAge 77.
- Resting placeMorris CemeteryPhoenixville, Pennsylvania
Biography
Everett W. Anderson (July 12, 1839 - February 4, 1917) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
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Further reading
- Capturing a General: Sgt. Everett W. Andersoncmohs.org · 2022
