Clarence Lee Evans
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| Clarence Lee Evans | |
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| April 27, 1923 – November 25, 1942 (aged 19) | |
 Clarence Lee Evans |
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| Place of birth | Saginaw, Missouri |
| Place of death | Guadalcanal |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps Reserve |
| Years of service | 1941 |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Guadalcanal |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
Born 27 April 1923 at Saginaw, Missouri, Clarence Lee Evans enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve 31 May 1941.
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[edit] Awarded Navy Cross at Guadalcanal
After training at San Diego, California, Evans served in the field from 20 January 1942 until 25 November 1942, when he was killed in action on Guadalcanal. He was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in capturing two enemy machine gun nests 2 days before his death.
[edit] Namesake
The USS Clarence L. Evans (DE-113), launched 22 March 1944 was so named in his honor.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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