JAMES PATRICK LANNON

JAMES PATRICK LANNON

Class of 1902

Lieutenant

U.S. Navy

April 22, 1914

Vera Cruz, Mexico

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.

JAMES PATRICK LANNON

Class of 1902

Lieutenant

U.S. Navy

April 22, 1914

Vera Cruz, Mexico

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.

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Medal of Honor Plaque

James is one of seventy-three Naval Academy alumni awarded the Medal of Honor.

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