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Ernest E. Evans

Also called: アーネスト・E・エヴァンズ

U.S.A. Destroyer Commander
U.S.A.DestroyerHistoricalSurvivability
Overview

Ernest E. Evans (1908–1944) was a U.S. Navy commander best known for his fearless leadership during the Battle off Samar in World War II, commanding the USS Johnston. Despite facing overwhelming odds from a far superior Japanese task force, Evans displayed remarkable tactical courage and determination, earning the Medal of Honor posthumously. His aggressive destroyer tactics exemplified the bold, fighting spirit of American naval warfare during the Pacific War.

Commander Bio

Ernest E. Evans (1908–1944) was a U.S. Navy commander best known for his fearless leadership during the Battle off Samar in World War II, commanding the USS Johnston. Despite facing overwhelming odds from a far superior Japanese task force, Evans displayed remarkable tactical courage and determination, earning the Medal of Honor posthumously. His aggressive destroyer tactics exemplified the bold, fighting spirit of American naval warfare during the Pacific War.

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Skills

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Base Trait
The Chief
Skill Tree · 5 ranks

Skill balance changes

Recent balance updates affecting skills this commander carries.

BUFF No-Fly Zone 2025-07-31
  • Ship's average AA damage per second is now increased by 4/8/12/15% instead of 3/6/8/10%.
Ministry of Balance: Back to the Naval Academy Read the full official post
BUFF Evil Sparks 2025-07-31
  • Armor penetration of your destroyer HE shells is now increased by 75% instead of 50%.
Ministry of Balance: Back to the Naval Academy Read the full official post
NERF Perceptive 2023-03-02
  • Incoming damage to your destroyer modifier reduced from –2/–3/–4/–5% to –0.75/–1.5/–2.25/–3%
Ministry of Balance Reports: Buffs, Nerfs, and Commanders Read the full official post

Official sources

July Update: Born to Sail Free U.S.A. 250: History-Inspired Event & New Alternative Destroyers