John E. Moran

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Infantry) John E. Moran, United States Army, for most distinguished gallantry on 17 September 1900, while serving with Company L, U.S. Volunteers, in action at Mabitac, Laguna, Luzon, Philippine Islands. After the attacking party had become demoralized, Captain Moran fearlessly led a small body of troops under a severe fire and through water waist deep in the attack against the enemy.