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United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
James Patrick Lannon
Lannon as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman
Born(1878-10-12)October 12, 1878
Alexandria, Virginia, US
DiedMarch 13, 1953(1953-03-13) (aged 74)
BuriedArlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1902–1947
Rank Rear Admiral
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsMedal 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.

He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914. 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.

Medal of Honor citation

Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

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."

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References

Public Domain 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. Archived from the original on 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  2. "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  3. "James P. Lannon". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  4. "James Patrick Lannon". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  5. "Lannon, James Patrick". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-03-15.

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