Gilbert Van Every

Gilbert N. Van Every (22 September 1921 in Burley, Idaho - 2 July 1987 in Atomic City, Idaho) was a American Private First Class in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor. He was discharged from the Army on 2 October 1945.

Awards & Decorations

 * Distinguished Service Cross on 12 May 1945 as Private First Class in Dog Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division