Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a sergeant in the US Army in Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam. He was killed in action. His citation reads in part: "The force had started to move forward when a nearby squad was hit by the blast of a concealed mine. Looking to his right Sgt. Evans saw a second enemy device. With complete disregard for his safety he shouted a warning to his men, dived to the ground, and crawled toward the mine. Just as he reached it an enemy soldier detonated the explosive and Sgt Evans absorbed the full impact with his body."
Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a sergeant in the US Army in Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam. He was killed in action. His citation reads in part: "The force had started to move forward when a nearby squad was hit by the blast of a concealed mine. Looking to his right Sgt. Evans saw a second enemy device. With complete disregard for his safety he shouted a warning to his men, dived to the ground, and crawled toward the mine. Just as he reached it an enemy soldier detonated the explosive and Sgt Evans absorbed the full impact with his body."
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