Cary DeVall Langhorne (May 14, 1873 – April 25, 1948) was a Commander in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.[1]
Cary D. Langhorne | |
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 Grave at Arlington National Cemetery | |
| Born | May 14, 1873 Lynchburg, Virginia, US |
| Died | April 25, 1948 (aged 74) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1898–1919 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | USS Vermont |
| Battles / wars | United States occupation of Veracruz |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1894, and from the University of Virginia in 1896.
He would have[clarification needed] built (1916–1917) St. Brides Farm in Upperville, VA for himself using noted Oval Office architect, Nathan C. Wyeth.[2] He died April 25, 1948, at St. Brides and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 11, grave 868.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Surgeon, U.S. Navy. Born: 14 May 1873, Lynchburg, Va. Accredited to: Virginia. G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915.
Citation:
For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Surg. Langhorne carried a wounded man from the front of the Naval Academy while under heavy fire.
See also
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References
edit- ^ Notable Burials: Mexican Service Campaign Medal of Honor Recipients – Arlington National Cemetery official website
- ^ "Historical Roster Details". Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ^ "Burial Detail: Langhorne, Cary D". ANC Explorer. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ""Cary Langhorne" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2008-05-22.
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