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John
Carroll
Moore
October 3, 1887

–

June 2, 1952

Cemetery:

New Cathedral Cemetery

John Moore was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, attending grammar school at Saint John the Evangelist Male School there. He then attended Saint Charles College in Ellicott, Maryland, before receiving his theological training at Saint Mary’s Seminary, in Baltimore. He was ordained a Catholic priest on May 25, 1916. On May 30, 1918, he was commissioned a U.S. Army chaplain, serving in France with the American Expeditionary Forces. During combat in France he was wounded four times, earned the Distinguished Service Cross, and gained the nickname “Baltimore’s Hero Priest.” Discharged on October 17, 1919, he next served as Assistant Pastor at Holy Name Church in Washington, D.C. He also served as State Chaplain of both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War, while continuing to minister in his hometown. In 1941, to mark the 25th anniversary of his ordination, he was honored by both Maryland Governor OÕConnor and Baltimore mayor Jackson by their attendance of a Mass of Celebration led by Archbishop Curley. From 1940 until his death in 1952 he served as pastor of Saint Peter the Apostle, in Baltimore.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps)

    Regiment:

    313th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    79th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 27, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 5 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps) John Carroll Moore, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Chaplain Moore distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 313th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Montfaucon, France, 27 September 1918, in giving aid to the wounded under enemy fire. [This award was rescinded under GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920) as the recipient has been awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for deed including this act.]

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps)

    Regiment:

    313th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    79th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 27, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 130 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps) John Carroll Moore, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 313th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Montfaucon, France, 27 September 1918. Though wounded on 26 September 1918, Chaplain Moore remained with the attacking lines of his regiment, ministering to the dying and aiding the wounded. After entering an enemy trench with a group of men, a grenade was thrown in the midst and, in utter disregard of personal safety, he grabbed the grenade to throw it from the trench. It exploded just after leaving his hand, seriously wounding him in several places.