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 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.
  • "James Patrick Lannon". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
  • "Home of Heroes". Retrieved September 29, 2010.
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