b. 25/12/1862 Merced, California. d. 14/09/1916 Port Mason, California.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 21/07 – 17/08/1900 Peking, China.
Moore was born December 26, 1862, in Merced, California and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Mare island, California January 18, 1898. After entering the marines he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.
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. He was discharged from the Marine Corps in San Francisco, California January 17, 1903, and died September 14, 1916.
MOH 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.
BURIAL LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL CEMETERY, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
SECTION WS, GRAVE 1032, LOT A.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
