Q6259978
John Thomas Eversole
United States Navy officer
| Bio | John Thomas Eversole graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1938, and after duty at sea received aviation training. On May 7, 1941, Eversole joined Torpedo Squadron 6 (VT-6) in USS Enterprise (CV-6), and with many others of his squadron, died in the opening phases of the Battle of Midway 4 June 1942 during an attack on Japanese carriers made through heavy opposition. Lieutenant Eversole's actions were posthumously recognized with the award of the Navy Cross.2 |
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| Born | 1915 Apr 171 |
| Died | 1942 Jun 41 |
| Occupation | military officer1 |
| Cause of death | death in battle, death in battle2 |
| Status | Confirmed: John Thomas Eversole is a 27 Club member |