Adolphus C. Staton
Date of birth: August 28, 1879Date of death: June 4, 1964
Burial location: Arlington, Virginia
Place of Birth: North Carolina, Tarboro
Home of record: Tarboro North Carolina
Adolphus Staton graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1902. He retired from the Navy as a Rear Admiral.
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Medal of Honor
Awarded for actions during the Dominican Republic Occupation
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Adolphus C. Staton, United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in battle during the engagement of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 22 April 1914. Lieutenant Staton was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion. He exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city.
Action Date: April 22, 1914
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Submitted by Doug Bewall RMCM USN Ret
