John T. Eversole
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| John Thomas Eversole | |
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| Born | April 17, 1915 Pocatello, Idaho |
| Died | June 4, 1942 (aged 27) near Midway Atoll |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | USN |
| Rank | Lieutenant (junior grade) |
| Unit | Torpedo Squadron 6 (VT-6) |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Battle of Midway |
| Awards | Navy Cross (posthumous) |
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 (VT-6) in USS Enterprise (CV-6), 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 (junior grade) Eversole's determination in this action was posthumously recognized with the award of the Navy Cross.
[edit] Namesake
The destroyer escort USS Eversole (DE-404) was the first ship named in his honor. She was sunk during The Battle of Leyte Gulf on March 21, 1944. In 1946 a second ship, the destroyer USS Eversole (DD-789) was named in his honor.
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- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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