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By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Charles H. Moore (ASN: 306750), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with Battery E, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Sergeant Moore rendered conspicuous service in battle at the time of the German onslaught on the night of 14 – 15 July 1918, and on 15 July 1918, at Norvins Ferme, near the Marne River, France, displaying extraordinary heroism and initiative in carrying out his duty in keeping up the supply of ammunition, regardless of personal danger, under heavy shell fire, and in carrying wounded under severe fire of high explosive and gas shells.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    76th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 14 – 15, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (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), Sergeant Charles H. Moore (ASN: 306750), 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. Sergeant Moore distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Battery E, 76th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Norvins Ferme, France, 14 – 15 July 1918, in bringing up ammunition under heavy shell fire.