U.S. Navy
Lann, John S.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandUSS Magnolia
HometownRochester, New York
Citation
As landsman on board the USS Magnolia, St. Marks, Fla., 5 and 6 March, Lann served with the Army in charge of Navy howitzers during the attack on St. Marks and throughout this fierce engagement made remarkable efforts in ass1sting transport of the gun. His coolness and determination in standing by his gun while under the fire of the enemy were a credit to the service to which he belonged.
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