John E. Moran

He led his men through waist-deep water under heavy gunfire.

John E. Moran was born on August 13, 1856, in Vernon, Vermont. He served as a captain in Company L, 37th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, during the Philippine-American War.

On September 17, 1900, near Mabitac in Laguna, Luzon, an attacking party had become demoralized. Moran led a small group forward through waist-deep water under severe fire to attack the enemy. His Medal of Honor citation recognizes his leadership in renewing the advance despite both the danger and the difficult route.

Moran received the award on June 10, 1910. He died on November 7, 1930, and was buried at Highlands Cemetery in Great Falls, Montana.

Official Medal of Honor 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.