USS Evans (DE-1023), a , was the third ship of the United States Navy to have the name Evans. However, it was the first to be named specifically for Ernest E. Evans, a naval officer and recipient of the Medal of Honor. Unusually, the next will use his full name, rather than reusing "USS Evans".
The third Evans (DE-1023) was launched 14 September 1955 by Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company, Seattle, Washington; sponsored by Mrs. High Hendrickson, sister of Ernest E. Evans; and commissioned 14 June 1957.
Operational service
Evans arrived at San Diego, her home port, 4 August 1957, and began shakedown operations along the west coast. Her first lengthy deployment, from 21 January 1958 to 27 June, found her serving with Commander, Naval Forces Marianas, for duty in the administration of Pacific territories held by the United States in trust under the United Nations. She proceeded to visit Japan, Hong Kong, and the Philippines, and to train with ships of the navy of the Republic of Korea. Evans served in the Vietnam war zone during parts of March, April and early July 1966.
In September, 1968, she was assigned to the Naval Reserve Force (NRF) as a unit of Reserve Destroyer Squadron 27 at Seattle, Washington. She was eventually decommissioned on 3 December 1973 and was sold for scrap in 1974.
Unit awards
USS Evans received five Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals and seven Vietnam Service Medals.
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals
- 18 June 1960—24 June 1960 G (Quemoy Matsu)
- 29 June 1960—30 June 1960 G