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Edward
Joseph
Moran
August 15, 1893

–

April 20, 1957

Edward Moran graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1917. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commodore

    Action Date:

    July 23, 1943 – June 15, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 354 (September 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commodore Edward Joseph Moran, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons Pacific from 23 July 1943 to 15 June 1944.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commodore

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 354 (September 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commodore Edward Joseph Moran, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander Naval Forces, Northern Solomons, during World War II.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Boise (CL-47)

    Action Date:

    October 11 – 12, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 313 (April 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Edward Joseph Moran, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Light Cruiser U.S.S. BOISE (CL-47), during action against enemy Japanese naval forces off Savo Island during the Battle of Cape Esperance on the night of 11 – 12 October 1942. Steadily maintaining his position in the battle line, Captain Moran kept up a constant and effective fire against the enemy and due to his expert maneuvering, two enemy torpedoes missed their target by a narrow margin. Later when forced to haul out of line after being badly hit and ablaze from enemy fire, the BOISE’s after turrets continued firing throughout withdrawal from the battle. Captain Moran’s inspiring leadership and the valiant devotion to duty of his command contributed in large measure to the outstanding success of these vital missions and reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service.