Texas Rangers, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, December 12, 1918
Add to My HeroesJohn August Moran
Private John Moran died as a result of complications from influenza while performing his assigned duties during the Influenza Pandemic.
The Texas Rangers were required to maintain order and enforce quarantine laws in force throughout the state. John A. Moran enlisted in Company A of the Texas Rangers on November 1, 1918, and was assigned to the Ranger camp at Alice in Jim Wells County. He contracted influenza while on duty in Falfurrias in Brooks County and died 18 days later.
He was buried in the Crosby Cemetery in Mason County. He was survived by his father and siblings.
Effects of Spanish Flu on Law Enforcement
From 1918 to early 1919, the Spanish Flu pandemic infected an estimated 500 million people worldwide—about one-third of the planet’s population—and killed approximately 675,000 Americans. Many officers contracted this virus due to the requirements of their job.
The names of every officer who died in the line of duty from the Spanish Flu will likely never be known, but ODMP researchers continue to uncover new cases as part of our mission to never forget the fallen.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 1 year, 1 month
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Sunday, November 24, 1918
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsMy grandmother died of the Spanish Flu 100 years ago 12/11/1918, so this is especially meaningful to me. Private John August Moran, rest in peace.
Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona
December 12, 2018
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