Cary DeVall Langhorne
Cary DeVall Langhorne (May 14, 1873 – April 25, 1948) was a Commander in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.[1]
Cary D. Langhorne | |
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| Born | May 14, 1873 Lynchburg, Virginia |
| Died | April 25, 1948 (aged 74) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1898–1919 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | USS Vermont |
| Battles/wars | United States occupation of Veracruz |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1894, and from the University of Virginia in 1896.
He would have built (1916–1917) St. Brides Farm in Upperville, VA for himself using noted Oval Office architect, Nathan C. Wyeth.[2] He died April 25, 1948 at St. Brides and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 11, grave 868.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Surgeon, U.S. Navy. Born: 14 May 1873, Lynchburg, Va. Accredited to: Virginia. G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915.
Citation:
For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Surg. Langhorne carried a wounded man from the front of the Naval Academy while under heavy fire.
References
- Notable Burials: Mexican Service Campaign Medal of Honor Recipients – Arlington National Cemetery official website
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-11-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Burial Detail: Langhorne, Cary D". ANC Explorer. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ""Cary Langhorne" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-05-22.
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