151015-N-TH437-019 WASHINGTON — Samuel Cox, director
Summary
151015-N-TH437-019 WASHINGTON — Samuel Cox, director of the Naval History and Heritage Command, describes the sacrifice and heroism of Cmdr. Ernest Edwin Evans in the National Museum of the United States Navy on Oct. 15. Evans was awarded the Medal of Honor, Bronze Star with Combat "V," Purple Heart and Presidential Unit Citation for meritorious achievement as commanding officer of the USS Johnston in action against the Japanese Fleet during the Battle off Samar in October 1944. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Lockwood/Released)
Date
2000 - 2022
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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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