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Ernest Edwin Evans | |
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![]() Evans in 1944 | |
Nickname(s) | "Big Chief"[1] |
Born | Pawnee, Oklahoma | August 13, 1908
Died | October 25, 1944 off Samar, Philippine Islands | (aged 36)
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 | USS Alden USS Johnston |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Philippine Liberation Medal |
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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