Albert Moore (Medal of Honor)
Albert Moore | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 26, 1862 Merced, California, US |
| Died | September 14, 1916 (aged 53) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1898–1903 |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Albert Moore (December 26, 1862 – September 14, 1916) was an American private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography[edit]
Moore was born December 26, 1862, in Merced, California and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Mare island, California January 18, 1898.[1] After entering the marines he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.[2]
He received the Medal for his actions in Peking, China from July 21 – August 17, 1900, and it was presented to him July 19, 1901.[2] He was discharged from the Marine Corps in San Francisco, California January 17, 1903, and died September 14, 1916.[1]
Medal of Honor citation[edit]
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 25 December 1862, Merced, Calif. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.:55, 19 July 1901.
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.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Karl Schuon (June 1963). U. S. Marine Corps biographical dictionary: the corps' fighting men, what they did, where they served. Franklin Watts, Inc. p. 150. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ a b c "MOORE, ALBERT". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 26 January 2010. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
External links[edit]
- "Albert Moore". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 7, 2010.