Harris Laning

Harris Laning
Admiral Harris Laning
Born(1873-10-13)October 13, 1873
Petersburg, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 1941(1941-02-02) (aged 67)
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1895–1937
Rank Admiral
CommandsUSS 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 / warsPhilippine–American War
Veracruz Campaign
World War I
AwardsNavy Cross
Other workGovernor, 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.