John E. Moran | |
Birth Date: | 23 August 1856 |
Birth Place: | Vernon, Vermont |
Death Place: | Great Falls, Montana |
Placeofburial: | Highland Cemetery Great Falls, Montana |
Allegiance: | United States of America |
Branch: | United States Army |
Rank: | Captain |
Unit: | Company L, 37th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers |
Battles: | 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.[1]
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.