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Cary DeVall Langhorne

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US Navy officer and Medal of Honor recipient
Cary D. Langhorne
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
Born(1873-05-14)May 14, 1873
Lynchburg, Virginia, US
DiedApril 25, 1948(1948-04-25) (aged 74)
Place of burialArlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1898–1919
RankCommander
UnitUSS Vermont
Battles / warsUnited States occupation of Veracruz
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.

He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1894, and from the University of Virginia in 1896.

He would have built (1916–1917) St. Brides Farm in Upperville, VA for himself using noted Oval Office architect, Nathan C. Wyeth. 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.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank 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

References

  1. Notable Burials: Mexican Service Campaign Medal of Honor Recipients – Arlington National Cemetery official website
  2. "Historical Roster Details". Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  3. "Burial Detail: Langhorne, Cary D". ANC Explorer. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
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