George G. Moore

George G. Moore (July 2, 1844 November 26, 1925) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Fisher's Hill near Strasburg, Virginia fought September 21–22, 1864. The battle was one of the engagements of the Valley Campaigns of 1864.

George G. Moore
Born(1844-07-02)July 2, 1844
Tyler County, West Virginia
DiedNovember 26, 1925(1925-11-26) (aged 81)
Colorado
Place of burial
Eaton Cemetery, Eaton, Colorado
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
UnitWest Virginia Company D, 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
  Battle of Fisher's Hill
AwardsMedal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

“The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private George G. Moore, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 22 September 1864, while serving with Company D, 11th West Virginia Infantry, in action at Fisher's Hill, Virginia, for capture of flag.”

See also

References

  • "George G. Moore". Hall of Valor. Military Times.


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