Harris Laning
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Harris Laning (October 18, 1873 – February 2, 1941) was a prominent officer in the United States Navy who eventually rose to the rank of Admiral. He was the uncle of Caleb Barrett Laning, who also achieved that rank.
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Born | (1873-10-13)October 13, 1873 Petersburg, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | February 2, 1941(1941-02-02) (aged 67) |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1895–1937 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | USS Cassin (DD-43) Battleship division President of the Naval War College Cruisers, Scouting Force Battle Force, United States Fleet Commandent, New York Navy Yard Commandant, 3rd Naval District |
Battles/wars | Philippine–American War Veracruz Campaign World War I |
Awards | Navy Cross |
Other work | Governor, Naval Home |
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