Persian War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry, Indian Army. At the Battle of Khoosh-ab, Persia, February 6, 1857, Lieutenant Moore was first in the attack, but his horse, on leaping into the square, fell dead, crushing his rider and breaking his sword. Assisted my a fellow officer, he fought his way back to safety. Later in this battle Lieutenant Moore also charged an infantry square of 500 Persians at the head of his regiment and jumped his horse over the enemy's bayonets. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Major General.
Persian War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry, Indian Army. At the Battle of Khoosh-ab, Persia, February 6, 1857, Lieutenant Moore was first in the attack, but his horse, on leaping into the square, fell dead, crushing his rider and breaking his sword. Assisted my a fellow officer, he fought his way back to safety. Later in this battle Lieutenant Moore also charged an infantry square of 500 Persians at the head of his regiment and jumped his horse over the enemy's bayonets. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Major General.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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