John J. Doran-Fall River, MA
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Marblehead at Cienfuegos, Cuba on May 11, 1898. He is buried in Saint Patrick Cemetery, Fall River, MA in Section 6, Lot 251, Grave 3.
Waymark Code: WMY1T5
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2018
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He was born on July 6, 1864 in Boston, MA and died on February 16, 1904 in Fall River, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DORAN, JOHN J.
• Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899
• Other
Citation: 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, Doran set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Armed Service: Navy
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