Rodney John Evans | |
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| Born | July 17, 1948 Chelsea, Massachusetts |
| Died | July 18, 1969 (aged 21) Tây Ninh Province, South Vietnam |
| Place of burial | Liberty Hill Cemetery, Florala, Alabama |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1966–69 |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Unit | Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Rodney John Evans (July 17, 1948 – July 18, 1969) was a Sergeant in the United States Army's 1st battalion of the 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. Evans was killed in action during the Vietnam War in Tây Ninh Province. He died protecting other members of his unit from a concealed land mine using his own body, for which he received the Medal of Honor.