John James Doran Explained

John James Doran
Birth Date:6 July 1864
Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts, US
Death Place:Fall River, Massachusetts, US
Placeofburial:Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River, Massachusetts
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States of America
Serviceyears:1884–1904
Rank:Chief Master-at-Arms
Unit:
Battles:Spanish–American War
Awards:Medal of Honor

John James Doran (July 6, 1864 – February 16, 1904) was a Boatswain's Mate, 2nd Class[1] in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War.

Biography

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, enlisted in the Navy February 8, 1884 and served continuously until his death while serving as chief master-at-arms in . He received the Medal of Honor for extraordinary bravery and coolness under heavy fire from the enemy while cutting the cables leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898.

Namesake

Two ships,, were named for him. An elementary school in Fall River, Massachusetts is also named for him, as was a former second annex school to the first.

Medal of Honor citation

On board the 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.
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See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A list of Spanish American War Veterans buried in Massachusetts . 2008-06-12 . spanamwar.com.
  2. Web site: Valor awards for John James Doran.