The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Seaman Charles Moore, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action, serving as Seaman on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger and loader of the 11-inch pivot gun of the second division during this bitter engagement, Seaman Moore exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for his gallantry under fire by the divisional officer.