Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Navy
Cary Devall Langhorne
Details
- Rank: Surgeon (Highest Rank: Commander)
- Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
- Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 22, 1914
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Virginia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: May 14, 1873, Lynchburg, Lynchburg County, VA, United States
- Died: April 25, 1948
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (11-868), Arlington, VA, United States
- Location of Medal: Marshall Museum, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA