Serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Seaman Charles Moore received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 19, 1864 off Cherbourg, France during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Kearsarge. Moore was about 29 years old.
16 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Moore was born in 1835 in Ireland — one of 258 recipients born in Ireland. Moore died on March 30, 1891 in Long Island City, New York, at the age of about 56. He is buried at St. Michael's Cemetery in East Elmhurst, New York. His medal is held by Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.
Moore is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War.
Official Medal of Honor citation
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 on the 11-inch pivot gun of the second division during this bitter engagement, Moore exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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- 1835Born in Ireland
- June 19, 1864Act of valor — off Cherbourg, FranceAge about 29. U.S.S. Kearsarge
- March 30, 1891Died in Long Island City, New YorkAge about 56.
- Resting placeSt. Michael's CemeteryEast Elmhurst, New York
