b. 28/08/1879 Tarboro, North Carolina. d. 04/06/1964 Chevy Chase, Maryland.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 22/04/1914 Veracruz, Mexico.
Adolphus Staton MOH
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.
MOH 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.
BURIAL LOCATION: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.
SECTION 4, GRAVE 280-A.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: MARSHALL MUSEUM, VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA.
