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Frank Evans

1876 – 1941

Brigadier General in the United States Marine Corps

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About Frank Evans

Lived 1876 – 1941 (aged 65). Frank Evans was an American military officer and actor.

Frank Edgar Evans (19 November 1876 – 25 November 1941) served as an infantryman in the Spanish–American War, and was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps on 15 February 1900.

Biography He was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania on 19 November 1876. He served in the Philippines and in the United States prior to World War I, during which he won the Navy Cross and the Silver Star for his service in the Marine Brigade of the American Expeditionary Force in France. His postwar service included duty in Haiti, where from 1927 to 1930 he commanded the Constabulary Detachment and was Chief of the Gendarmerle d'Haiti. Brigadier General Evans also was District Marine Officer of several Naval Districts. Retired 1 December 1940, he made his home in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he died 25 November 1941.

Legacy The destroyer USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) was named in his honor.

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Navy Cross; Silver Star
Also known as
Frank Edgar Evans

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Evans?

Brigadier General in the United States Marine Corps (1876-1941)

When was Frank Evans born?

Frank Evans was born on 19 November 1876 in Franklin.

When did Frank Evans die?

Frank Evans died on 25 November 1941 in Honolulu.

What was Frank Evans's occupation?

Frank Evans was a military officer and actor.

What nationality was Frank Evans?

Frank Evans was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Evans

· Wikidata: Q5486501

· DBpedia: Frank Evans (general)

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