JAMES PATRICK LANNON MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY STONE
Lannon was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1915.
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."
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."
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Listing Details
- Cemetery
- WORLD WAR I AND WORLD WAR II
- Medal of Honor Grave Stones
- ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
- 22211
- ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY EXPLORER
- PUBLIC DOMAIN
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