James Patrick Lannon

James Patrick Lannon

Lannon as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman
Born (1878-10-12)October 12, 1878
Alexandria, Virginia
Died March 13, 1953(1953-03-13) (aged 74)
Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch 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

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]

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 in Arlington National Cemetery.[4]

Medal of Honor citation

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]

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References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  1. "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  2. "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  3. "James P. Lannon". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  4. "James Patrick Lannon". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  5. "Lannon, James Patrick". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-03-15.

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