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Evans, Andrew J., Jr., Maj Gen USAF(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Charleston
Last Address San Antonio, TX
Date of Passing Dec 25, 2001
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel Andrew J. Evans, Jr. (AFSN: FR-4072), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy as Group Leader of sixteen F-84 type aircraft of the 49th Fighter Bomber Group, FIFTH Air Force, on 14 March 1953. On that date, Colonel Evans led an attack against heavily defended rail-bridges in northernmost North Korea. Leading the group directly to the target, Colonel Evans set-up his bomb pattern and proceeded to dive onto the target, positively marking it for the others in the group. Pulling out of the bomb run, Colonel Evans skillfully avoided the intense anti-aircraft fire, and proceeded south of the now totally destroyed rail-bridge to further harass the enemy. Sighting numerous boxcars and several vehicles, Colonel Evans called for a strafing attack. This attack continued under his competent direction until fuel consumption necessitated a quick return to the base. During this highly successful mission, the entire rail-bridge was destroyed, sixty-seven boxcars were damaged, one vehicle was destroyed, and four vehicles were damaged. Through his keen leadership and flying ability and exemplary devotion to duty, Colonel Evans was instrumental in seriously hampering the enemy's activity in that area, and reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force. General Orders: Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 262 (May 26, 1953) Action Date: 14-Mar-53 Service: Air Force Rank: Colonel Regiment: 49th Fighter Bomber Group Division: 5th Air Force
Other Comments:
Awarded for actions during the Korean War Colonel Andrew Julius Evans, Jr. (AFSN: FR-4072), United States Air Force, was interned as a Prisoner of War during the Korean War after he was shot down and captured on 27 March 1953 and held until his release on 31 August 1953. Action Date: March 27, 1953 - August 31, 1953 Service: Air Force Rank: Colonel Division: Prisoner of War (Korean War)
