James Patrick Lannon
Date of birth: October 12, 1878Date of death: March 13, 1953
Burial location: Arlington, Virginia
Place of Birth: Virginia, Alexandria
Home of record: Alexandria Virginia
James Lannon graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1902. He retired as a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy.
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 James Patrick Lannon, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in battle during the engagement of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 22 April 1914. Lieutenant Lannon assisted a wounded man under heavy fire, and after returning to his battalion was himself desperately wounded.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 177 (December 4, 1915)
Action Date: 22-Apr-14
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant
Submitted by Doug Bewall RMCM USN Ret
