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U.S. Navy · United States 
William Moore
1837 – 1918
William Moore served the U.S. Navy. William was 80 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
27 December 1862 · USS Benton, Yazoo River · Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy.
Serving as boatswain's mate on board the U.S.S. Benton during the attack on Haines Bluff, Yazoo River, 27 December 1862. Wounded during the hour_and_a_half engagement in which the enemy had the dead range of the vessel and was punishing her with heavy fire, Moore served courageously in carrying lines to the shore until the Benton was ordered to withdraw.
32, 16 April 1864.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
32, 16 April 1864.
Serving as boatswain's mate on board the U.S.S. Benton during the attack on Haines Bluff, Yazoo River, 27 December 1862. Wounded during the hour_and_a_half engagement in which the enemy had the dead range of the vessel and was punishing her with heavy fire, Moore served courageously in carrying lines to the shore until the Benton was ordered to withdraw.
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