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Albert Moore (Medal of Honor)

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Albert Moore
Born(1862-12-26)December 26, 1862
Merced, California, US
DiedSeptember 14, 1916(1916-09-14) (aged 53)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1898–1903
RankFirst Sergeant
Battles / wars
AwardsMedal 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

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ 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)
  2. ^ 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.
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