James Robert Evans (September 12, 1843 – December 27, 1918) was an American Civil War soldier and Medal of Honor recipient (date of issue: February 25, 1895).

A private in Company "H" of the 62nd New York State Volunteers (the Anderson Zouaves), Evans was awarded his Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia, on May 5, 1864.

On July 3, 1861, he mustered into Company "F" of the Anderson Zouaves infantry regiment.

Charles E. Morse of Company "I" of the same regiment also received the Medal of Honor for his actions on the same day to rescue the regimental flag from a "mortally wounded" color sergeant, John H. L. Gilmore.

Citation: Went out in front of the line under a fierce fire and, in the face of the rapidly advancing enemy, rescued the regimental flag with which the color bearer had fallen.