Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    37th Infantry

    Division:

    U.S. Volunteers

    Action Date:

    September 17, 1900

    Date of Issue: June 10, 1910

    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, 37th Infantry, 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.