Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Navy
James Patrick Lannon
Details
- Rank: Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Rear Admiral)
- Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
- Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 22, 1914
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Virginia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: October 12, 1878, Alexandria, Alexandria County, VA, United States
- Died: March 13, 1953
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (8-6410-B), Arlington, VA, United States