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John Doran was the uncle of Charles Watters who, as a Chaplain in Vietnam, also earned the Medal of Honor.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Boatswain’s Mate Second Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Marblehead

    Action Date:

    May 11, 1898

    War Department, General Orders No. 521 (July 7, 1899)

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Boatswain’s Mate Second Class John James Doran, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Doran set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.