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John Moran (Medal of Honor) — Victoria Cross

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Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: Private
Service Era: American Indian Wars
Medals Recorded: 1

John Moran (Medal of Honor)

Private, U.S. Army

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American Indian Wars

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor 1862-1895 Army

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Biography

Medal of Honor gallantry at Seneca Mountain

John Moran was born in Lyon, France, in 1842. He served in the United States Army as a private in Company F, 8th U.S. Cavalry.

On August 25, 1869, at Seneca Mountain, Arizona, Moran displayed the gallantry recognized by his Medal of Honor. The citation records the distinction without describing his individual movements or actions. The medal was presented on March 3, 1870.

His Medal of Honor preserves the official record of his conduct during the Arizona action.

Official Medal of Honor citation:

Gallantry in action.

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