John S. Lann

Infobox Military Person
name= John S. Lann
born= 1842
died=
placeofbirth= Rochester, New York
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allegiance= United States of America Union
branch= United States Navy Union Navy
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rank= Landsman
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unit= U.S.S. Magnolia
battles= American Civil War
awards= Medal of Honor
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John S. Lann was a Landsman in the Union Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1842 Rochester, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 59, June 22, 1865.

Citation:

:As landsman on board the U.S.S. Magnolia, St. Marks, Fla., 5 and 6 March, Lann served with the Army in charge of Navy howitzers during the attack on St. Marks and throughout this fierce engagement made remarkable efforts in ass1sting transport of the gun. His coolness and determination in standing by his gun while under the fire of the enemy were a credit to the service to which he belonged.

ee also

*List of Medal of Honor recipients
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References

*cite web
accessdate=2008-03-10
url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwaral.html
title = "JOHN S. LANN" entry
work = Medal of Honor Recipients: American Civil War
date = July 16, 2007
publisher= Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army

Persondata
NAME= Lann, John S.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=
SHORT DESCRIPTION= American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
DATE OF BIRTH= 1842
PLACE OF BIRTH= Rochester, New York
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