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Evans, Ernest Edwin, CDR.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Pawnee
Last Address USS Johnston (DD-557)
Casualty Date Oct 25, 1944
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Multiple Fragmentation Wounds
Location Philippines
Conflict World War II
Location of Interment Manila American Cemetery - Taguig City, Philippines
Wall/Plot Coordinates Tablets of the Missing
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Bronze Star (1941-2016) - 1944
Name of Award Bronze Star (1941-2016)
Devices
Bronze Letter V
Awarded for distinguished actions in combat (valor)
Year Awarded 1944
Last Updated: Jun 8, 2007
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Details Behind Award
Commanding Johnston, he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement in action against a Japanese submarine on 16 May 1944.
