Adolphus Staton (August 28, 1879 – June 4, 1964) was born in Tarboro, North Carolina, and died in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

[2][3] Staton was awarded the Navy Cross in World War I for his actions when his ship, the Mount Vernon, was torpedoed.

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.

Accredited to: North Carolina Place/Date: Vera Cruz, Mexico, 22 April 1914 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.