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.

Cary D. Langhorne
Born(1873-05-14)May 14, 1873
Lynchburg, Virginia
DiedApril 25, 1948(1948-04-25) (aged 74)
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1898 - 1919
RankCommander
UnitUSS Vermont
Battles/warsUnited States occupation of Veracruz
AwardsMedal of Honor

He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1894, and from the University of Virginia in 1896.[1]

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.

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.

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See also

References
  1. "Cary Devall Langhorne, Commander, United States Navy". www.arlingtoncemetery.net. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-11-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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