John T. Eversole

Infobox Military Person
name = John Thomas Eversole
born = birth date|1915|4|17
died = death date and age|1942|6|4|1915|4|17
placeofbirth = Pocatello, Idaho
placeofdeath = near Midway Atoll


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allegiance = United States of America
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rank = Lieutenant (junior grade)
branch = USN
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unit = Torpedo Squadron 6 (VT-6)
battles = World War II *Battle of Midway
awards = Navy Cross (posthumous)
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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 "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.

Namesake

In 1946, the destroyer USS "Eversole" (DD-789) was named in his honor.

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