The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Landsman Charles Moore, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, South Carolina, 25 December 1863, during an engagement with the enemy on John’s Island. Wounded in the fierce battle, Landsman Moore returned to his quarters until so exhausted by loss of blood that he had to be taken below. This engagement resulted in the enemy’s abandonment of his positions, leaving a caisson and one gun behind.