Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Charles Moore
Details
- Rank: Landsman
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 25, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: off Legareville, Stono River, John's Island, South Carolina
Citation
Served on board the U.S. steam gunboat Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 December 1863, during an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Wounded in the fierce battle, Moore returned to his quarters until so exhausted by loss of blood that he had to be taken below. This engagement resulted in the enemy's abandonment of his positions, leaving a caisson and one gun behind.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1839
- Died:
- Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC