George G. Moore

George G. Moore
Born	(1844-07-02)July 2, 1844 Tyler County, West Virginia
Died	November 26, 1925(1925-11-26) (aged 81) Colorado
Place of burial	Eaton Cemetery, Eaton, Colorado
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Army Union Army
Rank	Private
Unit	Company D, 11th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	American Civil War  • Battle of Fisher's Hill
Awards	Medal of Honor

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.

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

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: M-P

References

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

External links

• Military Times Hall of Valor
• Findagrave entry