Adolphus Staton (August 28, 1879 – June 4, 1964) was born in Tarboro, North Carolina, and died in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1902.[1]
Adolphus Staton | |
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 Staton as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman | |
| Born | August 28, 1879 Tarboro, North Carolina, US |
| Died | June 4, 1964 (aged 84) Chevy Chase, Maryland, US |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1902–1947 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Navy Cross |
He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914.[2][3] Staton was awarded the Navy Cross in World War I for his actions when his ship, the Mount Vernon, was torpedoed. He served in World War II, and retired from the military in 1947. He worked in Naval Intelligence and attended the Naval War College and Army War College in addition to earning a law degree from George Washington University Law School. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[4]
Medal of Honor citation
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Rank and organization: Lieutenant Organization: U.S. Navy Born:28 August 1879, Tarboro, N.C. Accredited to: North Carolina Place/Date: Vera Cruz, Mexico, 22 April 1914
Citation:
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914; was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion. He exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city.[5]
Gallery
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Staton as a midshipman, standing third from the right in the back row in this photograph of the officers of the protected cruiser USS Chicago, ca. 1903.
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See also
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References
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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ^ "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Naval Academy. Archived from the original on 5 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 20 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "USNA Medal of Honor Recipients". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
- ^ "Adolphus Staton". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Lieutenant Staton, Adolphus". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
External links
edit- "Home of Heroes". Retrieved September 24, 2010.