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U.S. Navy

James Patrick Lannon

ConflictVeracruz Expedition

RankRear Admiral

Year of Action1914

BirthplaceAlexandria, 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. Navy Conflict: Veracruz Expedition Year of Action: 1914

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