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Adelbert Everson — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003310 of 4480

U.S. Army#443of 2016

Infantry#417of 1502

Battle of Five Forks#2of 22

American Civil War#10of 1091

Adelbert Everson

Private, U.S. Army

Battle of Five ForksAmerican Civil War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Adelbert N. Everson was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Serving as a private in the U.S. Army, Everson was recognized for his extraordinary heroism during the final days of the conflict.

On 1 April 1865, Everson distinguished himself during the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia. His actions during this critical engagement earned him the nation's highest military decoration for valor under fire.

Everson was officially honored with the Medal of Honor on 10 May 1865, shortly after the end of active hostilities. His legacy remains preserved as a recipient of the country's premier award for bravery during combat.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts