EVANS, DONALD W., JR. *
Rank and organization: Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Company A, 2nd Battalion, 12 Infantry, 4th Infantry Division
Place and date: Tri Tam, Republic of Vietnam, 27 January 1967
Entered service at: Covina, California
Born: 23 July 1943, Covina, California
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. He left his position of relative safety with his platoon which had not yet been committed to the battle to answer the calls for medical aid from the wounded men of another platoon which was heavily engaged with the enemy force. Dashing across 100 meters of open area through a withering hail of enemy fire and exploding grenades, he administered lifesaving treatment to 1 individual and continued to expose himself to the deadly enemy fire as he moved to treat each of the other wounded men and to offer them encouragement. Realizing that the wounds of 1 man required immediate attention, Sp4c. Evans dragged the injured soldier back across the dangerous fire-swept area, to a secure position from which he could be further evacuated. Miraculously escaping the enemy fusillade, Sp4c. Evans returned to the forward location. As he continued the treatment of the wounded, he was struck by fragments from an enemy grenade. Despite his serious and painful injury he succeeded in evacuating another wounded comrade, rejoined his platoon as it was committed to battle and was soon treating other wounded soldiers. As he evacuated another wounded man across the fire covered field, he was severely wounded. Continuing to refuse medical attention and ignoring advice to remain behind, he managed with his waning strength to move yet another wounded comrade across the dangerous open area to safety. Disregarding his painful wounds and seriously weakened from profuse bleeding, he continued his lifesaving medical aid and was killed while treating another wounded comrade. Sp4c. Evan's extraordinary valor, dedication and indomitable spirit saved the lives of several of his fellow soldiers, served as an inspiration to the men of his company, were instrumental in the success of their mission, and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country.
This is a photo of Elsie Evans, the mother of Donald Evans. The photo was taken April, 1998 in Covina, California at The Moving Wall exibit.
Thanks to Peter Worth Primalguy@aol.com for the photo.
Donald Evans was survived by his wife, Bonnie Jean Evans, his parents, Donald and Elsie Evans, and his brothers Richard and Harvey. His father died in 1974. His mother died on Thursday, 28 June 2001, at the age of 88. Donald Evans is buried next to his father in Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, California.
--- General /
Personal --- Last name:
EVANS First name: DONALD
WARD JR Home of Record
(official): COVINA State (official):
CA Date of Birth:
Friday, July 23, 1943 Sex: Male Race:
Caucasian Marital Status:
Married --- Military
--- Branch:
Army Rank: SP4 Serial Number:
56413728 Component: Selective
Service Pay grade:
E4 MOS (Military
Occupational Specialty code): 91B20 --- Action
--- Start of Tour:
Thursday, September 22, 1966 Date of Casualty:
Friday, January 27, 1967 Age at time of loss:
23 Casualty type: (A1)
Hostile, died Reason: Gun, small
arms fire (Ground casualty) Country: South
VietNam Province: Binh
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