Harris Laning | |
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Born | Petersburg, Illinois, U.S. | October 13, 1873
Died | February 2, 1941 | (aged 67)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1895–1937 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | 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 |
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.