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Robert
Kennon
Evans
November 19, 1852

–

July 31, 1926

Cemetery:

Campo Cestio

Robert Evans graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1875. He served from 1911 to 1912 as the second Chief of the National Guard Bureau and retired in 1916 as a U.S. Army Brigadier General, but came out of retirement to serve again in World War I.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Philippine Department

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Robert Kennon Evans, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Department Commander, Philippine Department, between 5 August 1917 and 5 August 1918, General Evans handled many difficult problems arising in that department with rare judgment, tact, and great skill.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    June 22 – July 17, 1898
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Major (Infantry) Robert Kennon Evans, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action during the Santiago de Cuba Campaign, 22 June to 17 July 1898. (First Citation)

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1899 – 1902
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Major (Infantry) Robert Kennon Evans, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action during the Philippine Insurrection, 1899 to 1902. (Second Citation)