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About Albert Moore
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to Private Albert Moore, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action 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, Private Moore assisted in the erection of barricades.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 55 (July 19, 1901)
Action Date: July 21 - August 17, 1900
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private
Boxer Rebellion Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Merced, California, he served as a Private in the 1st Regiment, US Marine Corps. During the Battle of Peking, China, on the dates of July 21 to August 17, 1900, Private Moore under heavy enemy fire assisted in the erection of barricades, saving many lives. For meritorious service, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on July 19, 1901 and later achieved the rank of First Sergeant.
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Albert Moore's Timeline
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December 25, 1862
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Merced, CA, United States
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| 1916 |
September 14, 1916
Age 53
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San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA
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San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA, San Francisco, CA, United States
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