Medal of Honor Action Place: off Cherbourg, France
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.
Additional Details
Awarded Posthumously: No
Born: 1835, Ireland
Died: March 30, 1891, Long Island City, NY, United States
Buried: St. Michael's Cemetery (69-16-1), East Elmhurst, NY, United States
Location of Medal:
Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC