Charles Moore

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Landsman Charles Moore, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, South Carolina, 25 December 1863, during an engagement with the enemy on John’s Island. Wounded in the fierce battle, Landsman 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.

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Seaman Charles Moore, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action, serving 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 11-inch pivot gun of the second division during this bitter engagement, Seaman Moore exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.