John T. Eversole, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John T. Eversole

United States Navy officer

Date of Birth: 17-Apr-1915

Place of Birth: Pocatello, Idaho, United States

Date of Death: 04-Jun-1942

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About 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 (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.

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