John E. Moran

John E. Moran
San Francisco Examiner, February 7, 1901
Born	(1856-08-23)August 23, 1856 Vernon, Vermont
Died	November 7, 1930(1930-11-07) (aged 74) Great Falls, Montana
Buried	Highland Cemetery Great Falls, Montana
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army
Rank	Captain
Unit	Company L, 37th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers
Battles / wars	Philippine–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

John E. Moran (August 23, 1856 – November 7, 1930) was a captain in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War. He lived and is buried in Great Falls, Montana.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Captain, Company L, 37th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: Near Mabitac, Laguna, Luzon, Philippine Islands, September 17, 1900. Entered service at: Cascade County, Mont. Born: August 23, 1856, Vernon, Windham County, Vt. Date of issue: June 10, 1910.

Citation:

After the attacking party had become demoralized, fearlessly led a small body of troops under a severe fire and through water waist deep in the attack against the enemy.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients

References

• ""MORAN, JOHN E.." entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2007-12-14. Retrieved 2008-04-07.

External links

• "John E. Moran". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-08-20.