THE WALL OF FACES

SERGEANT

RODNEY JOHN EVANS


<><><><> CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR <><><><>


COMPANY D

1st BATTALION

12th CAVALRY

1st CAVALRY DIVISION ( AIRMOBILE )


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CITATION

FOR AWARD OF THE

CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR


TAY NINH PROVINCE

REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

18 JULY 1969


For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life
above and beyond the call of duty. Sergeant Evans distinguished
himself by extraordinary heroism while serving as a squad leader in a
reconnaissance sweep through heavy vegetation to reconnoiter a strong
enemy position. As the force approached a well defined trail, the platoon
scout warned that the trail was boobytrapped. Sergeant Evans led his
squad on a route parallel to the trail. The force had started to move
forward when a nearby squad was hit by the blast of a concealed land mine.
Looking to his right Sergeant Evans saw a second enemy device. With
complete disregard for his safety he shouted a warning to his men, dived
to the ground and crawled toward the mine. Just as he reached it an
enemy soldier detonated the explosive and Sergeant Evans absorbed the
full impact with his body. His gallant and selfless action saved his comrades
from probable death or injury and served as an inspiration to his entire unit.
Sergeant Evans' gallantry in action at the cost of his life were in keeping
with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit
upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.




THE PROUD YOUNG VALOR THAT ROSE ABOVE THE MORTAL
AND THEN, AT LAST, WAS MORTAL AFTER ALL




YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE

I am Wyman L. Evans and Rodney is my twin brother. we served our country together in Vietnam.
Rodney was awarded the Medal of Honor April 22, 1971.