Cdr. Ernest E. Evans.
At the Battle off Samar on 25 October 1944, fought his ship gallantly until it was sunk by Japanese force superior in number, firepower and armor. Commander Evans was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his material contribution to the decisive victory won in Leyte Gulf and shared in the Presidential Unit Citation awarded his group for this action in which he gave his life.
USS Evans (DE 1023) was named in his honor.
