Charles Moore-East Elmhurst, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 45.888 W 073° 53.910
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France on June 19, 1864. He is buried in Saint Michael’s Cemetery, East Elmhurst, NY in Grave 69, Row 16, Plot 1.
Waymark Code: WMZTDX
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2019
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He was born in 1835 in Reading, PA and died on March 30, 1891 in Long Island City, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MOORE, CHARLES
• Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy
• Entered service at: 25 March 1862, Gibraltar, England
• G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864
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 of the 1 l-inch pivot gun of the second division during this bitter engagement, Moore exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.
Armed Service: Navy
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