Adelbert Everson
American Civil War soldier
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Adelbert N. Everson (April 12, 1841 – July 23, 1913) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Everson received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on 1 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.[1][2][3]
BornApril 12, 1841
Cicero, New York, US
DiedJuly 23, 1913 (aged 72)
Buried
Riverside Cemetery
Brewerton, New York, US
Brewerton, New York, US
AllegianceUnited States of America
Adelbert N. Everson | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 12, 1841 Cicero, New York, US |
| Died | July 23, 1913 (aged 72) |
| Buried | Riverside Cemetery Brewerton, New York, US |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company D, 185th New York Infantry |
| Conflicts | Battle of Five Forks |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
Everson was born in Cicero, New York, on 12 April 1841. He enlisted in the 185th New York Infantry. He died on 23 July 1913 and his remains are interred at the Riverside Cemetery in Brewerton, New York.
