John S. Lann AKA John S. Lanning-Yankton, SD
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Magnolia at St. Marks, FL on March 5-6, 1862. He served in the military under an alias, John S. Lann. His true name was John S. Lanning. He is buried in Yankton City Cemetery, Yankton, SD in Block 352, Lot 1.
Waymark Code: WMZF6H
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2018
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He was born on August 29, 1843 in Rochester, NY and died on April 13, 1907 in Yankton, SD. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: LANN, JOHN S.
• Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New York
• G.O. No.: 59, 22 June 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.
Armed Service: Navy
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