John T. Eversole
Military Person
1915 – 1942
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Who was John T. Eversole?
John Thomas Eversole, born 17 April 1915 in Pocatello, Idaho, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1938, and after duty at sea received aviation training. On 7 May 1941, Eversole joined Torpedo Squadron 6 in USS Enterprise, and with many others of his squadron, gave his life for his country in the opening phases of the Battle of Midway 4 June 1942, in an attack on Japanese carriers made through heavy opposition. Lieutenant Eversole's determination in this action was posthumously recognized with the award of the Navy Cross.
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- Born
- Apr 17, 1915
Pocatello - Also known as
- John Thomas Eversole
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- United States Naval Academy
- Lived in
- Idaho
- Pocatello
- Died
- Jun 4, 1942
Midway Atoll
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on July 23, 2013
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