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Cary DeVall Langhorne

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

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]

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

He would have[clarification needed] 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

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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.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Notable Burials: Mexican Service Campaign Medal of Honor Recipients – Arlington National Cemetery official website
  2. ^ "Historical Roster Details". Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  3. ^ "Burial Detail: Langhorne, Cary D". ANC Explorer. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
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