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]

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[]

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[]

• List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)

References[]

• ""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.

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.

External links[]

• Cary DeVall Langhorne, Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor, at Find a Grave

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