Army Corporal John William Moran was KIA in the province of Binh Dinh, South Vietnam. Two men with the surname of Moran died in Vietnam, John was the only one from Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh was his Home of Record on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. John's name can be found on Panel 54E, Row 38.
John was only 20 years of age.
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An American Soldier...
You can bet that I stand ready when the wolf growls at the door,
Hey, I'm solid, I'm steady, I'm true down to the core,
And I will always do my duty, no matter what the price,
I've counted up the cost, I know the sacrifice,
And I don't want to die for you, But if dying's asked of me,
I'll bear that cross with honor, 'Cause freedom don't come free.
I'm an American Soldier, an American,
Beside my Brothers and my Sisters I will proudly take a stand.
When liberty's in jeopardy I'll always do what's right.
I'm out here on the front lines, sleep in peace tonight.
Rest in Peace, dear Hero.
(excerpt from Toby Keith's song)
John was only 20 years of age.
~~~~~~~~~~
An American Soldier...
You can bet that I stand ready when the wolf growls at the door,
Hey, I'm solid, I'm steady, I'm true down to the core,
And I will always do my duty, no matter what the price,
I've counted up the cost, I know the sacrifice,
And I don't want to die for you, But if dying's asked of me,
I'll bear that cross with honor, 'Cause freedom don't come free.
I'm an American Soldier, an American,
Beside my Brothers and my Sisters I will proudly take a stand.
When liberty's in jeopardy I'll always do what's right.
I'm out here on the front lines, sleep in peace tonight.
Rest in Peace, dear Hero.
(excerpt from Toby Keith's song)
Army Corporal John William Moran was KIA in the province of Binh Dinh, South Vietnam. Two men with the surname of Moran died in Vietnam, John was the only one from Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh was his Home of Record on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. John's name can be found on Panel 54E, Row 38.
John was only 20 years of age.
~~~~~~~~~~
An American Soldier...
You can bet that I stand ready when the wolf growls at the door,
Hey, I'm solid, I'm steady, I'm true down to the core,
And I will always do my duty, no matter what the price,
I've counted up the cost, I know the sacrifice,
And I don't want to die for you, But if dying's asked of me,
I'll bear that cross with honor, 'Cause freedom don't come free.
I'm an American Soldier, an American,
Beside my Brothers and my Sisters I will proudly take a stand.
When liberty's in jeopardy I'll always do what's right.
I'm out here on the front lines, sleep in peace tonight.
Rest in Peace, dear Hero.
(excerpt from Toby Keith's song)
John was only 20 years of age.
~~~~~~~~~~
An American Soldier...
You can bet that I stand ready when the wolf growls at the door,
Hey, I'm solid, I'm steady, I'm true down to the core,
And I will always do my duty, no matter what the price,
I've counted up the cost, I know the sacrifice,
And I don't want to die for you, But if dying's asked of me,
I'll bear that cross with honor, 'Cause freedom don't come free.
I'm an American Soldier, an American,
Beside my Brothers and my Sisters I will proudly take a stand.
When liberty's in jeopardy I'll always do what's right.
I'm out here on the front lines, sleep in peace tonight.
Rest in Peace, dear Hero.
(excerpt from Toby Keith's song)
Inscription
John's military marker reads:
JOHN W MORAN
PENNSYLVANIA
CPL. 173RD ABN. DIV. 503RD INF
VIETNAM
AUG 28, 1947 - MAY 4, 1968
Gravesite Details
To locate John's grave at the cemetery, go to the Veterans Section on Veronica Road. Look for the large Scalise monument, then find the Panebianco monument in front of it. Count 15 graves to the right from the Panebianco stone.
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