Years of service 1902 - 1947 Rank Rear admiral | Died June 4, 1964, Chevy Chase Name Adolphus Staton | |
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Born August 28, 1879
Tarboro, North Carolina ( 1879-08-28 ) Buried at Arlington National Cemetery Allegiance United States of America Education United States Naval Academy Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States Awards Medal of Honor, Navy Cross | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
Adolphus Staton (August 28, 1879 – June 4, 1964) was born in Tarboro, North Carolina, and died in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1902.
He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914. Staton was awarded the Navy Cross in World War I for his actions when his ship, the Mount Vernon, was torpedoed. He served in World War II, and retired from the military in 1947. He worked in Naval Intelligence and attended the Naval War College and Army War College in addition to earning a law degree from George Washington University Law School. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Lieutenant Organization: U.S. Navy Born:28 August 1879, Tarboro, N.C. Accredited to: North Carolina Place/Date: Vera Cruz, Mexico, 22 April 1914
Citation:
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914; was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion. He exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city.