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Charles Moore

1835 – 1891
Medal of Honor - Navy
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Charles Moore served the U.S. Navy. Charles was 56 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
19 June 1864 · USS Kearsarge, off Cherbourg, France · Seaman, U.S. Navy.

Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger and loader of the 1 l_inch pivot gun of the second division during this bitter engagement, Moore exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.

45, 31 December 1864.
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Medal of Honor - Navy June 19, 1864 · USS Kearsarge, off Cherbourg, France · Seaman, U.S. Navy. 45, 31 December 1864.
Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger and loader of the 1 l_inch pivot gun of the second division during this bitter engagement, Moore exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
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