Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps
Albert Moore
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: First Sergeant, U.S. Army, Ret.)
- Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
- Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 21 - August 17, 1900
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Peking, China
Citation
In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Although under a heavy fire from the enemy, Moore assisted in the erection of barricades.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: California
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: December 25, 1862, Merced, Merced County, CA, United States
- Died: September 14, 1916, Port Mason, CA, United States
- Buried: San Francisco National Cemetery (MH) (WS-1032-A), San Francisco, CA, United States