Adelbert Everson

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]

Adelbert N. Everson
Born	(1841-04-12)April 12, 1841 Cicero, New York
Died	July 23, 1913(1913-07-23) (aged 72) Brewerton, New York
Buried	Riverside Cemetery, Brewerton, New York
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army Union Army
Rank	Private
Unit	Company D, 185th New York Infantry
Battles / wars	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.

Medal of Honor citation

Capture of the enemy flag.^[1][2]

See also

• Biography portal
• American Civil War portal

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F