James Patrick Lannon Explained

James Patrick Lannon
Birth Date:	12 October 1878
Birth Place:	Alexandria, Virginia, US
Placeofburial:	Arlington National Cemetery
Branch:	United States Navy
Serviceyears:	1902–1947
Rank:	Rear Admiral
Battles:	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 in the Mediterranean Sea during World War I, served in World War II, and retired in 1947. He is buried at 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]

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)
• List of United States Naval Academy alumni (Medal of Honor)

External links

• Web site: September 29, 2010 . Home of Heroes.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Medal of Honor recipients. United States Naval Academy. 2009-03-15.
2. Web site: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. 2009-03-15. 2010-07-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20100723172518/http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/mohmex.html. dead.
3. Web site: James P. Lannon. United States Naval Academy. 2009-03-15.
4. Web site: James Patrick Lannon. Arlington National Cemetery. 2020-12-23.
5. Web site: Lannon, James Patrick. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. 2009-03-15.