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U.S. Navy
Lannon, James Patrick
Lannon, James Patrick
RankRear Admiral
Year of Action1914
HometownAlexandria, Virginia
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.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1914

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