U.S. Navy
Moore, CharlesConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandUSS Kearsarge
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.
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