Cary DeVall Langhorne explained

Cary D. Langhorne
Birth Date:14 May 1873
Birth Place:Lynchburg, Virginia, US
Placeofburial:Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Navy
Serviceyears:1898–1919
Rank:Commander
Unit:USS Vermont
Battles:United States occupation of Veracruz
Awards:Medal 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.[1]

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.[2] 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.[3]

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.

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  1. https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Explore/Notable-Graves/Medal-of-Honor-Recipients/Mexican-Service-Campaign-MoH-recipients Notable Burials: Mexican Service Campaign Medal of Honor Recipients
  2. Web site: Historical Roster Details . 2011-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120425050402/http://www1.vmi.edu/archiverosters/Details.asp?ID=4080&rform=search . 2012-04-25 . dead .
  3. Web site: Burial Detail: Langhorne, Cary D. ANC Explorer. 13 December 2020.