James Patrick Lannon (October 12, 1878 – March 13, 1953) was born in Alexandria, Virginia. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1902.[1]
James Patrick Lannon | |
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 Lannon as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman | |
| Born | October 12, 1878 Alexandria, Virginia, US |
| Died | March 13, 1953 (aged 74) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1902–1947 |
| Rank |  Rear Admiral |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Navy Cross |
He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914.[2][3] He was awarded the Navy Cross for service as commanding officer of USS Nashville (PG-7) in the Mediterranean Sea during World War I, served in World War II, and retired in 1947. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[4]
Medal of Honor citation
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Lannon was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1915.
Citation: "For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Lt. Lannon assisted a wounded man under heavy fire, and after returning to his battalion was himself desperately wounded."[5]
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 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "James P. Lannon". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "James Patrick Lannon". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ "Lannon, James Patrick". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
External links
edit- "Home of Heroes". Retrieved September 29, 2010.