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George Davis Moore
Moore as a colonel
Born(1867-09-18)September 18, 1867
Springfield, Illinois
DiedDecember 12, 1947(1947-12-12) (aged 80)
San Diego, California
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1890–1931
Rank Brigadier General
Battles / warsSpanish–American War
Philippine–American War
World War I

George Davis Moore (September 19, 1867 – December 12, 1947) was an American brigadier general during World War I.

Early life and education

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George Davis Moore was born on September 19, 1867, in Springfield, Illinois. His family later moved to Danville, Illinois, where he graduated from Danville High School. Moore then enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After completing his freshman year, he was appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point by Congressman Joe Cannon, graduating with the class of 1890.[1][2]

Career

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Moore accepted a commission in the 18th Infantry.[2]

During the Spanish-American War, he served as a major with the Fifth Missouri Infantry.[2]

Moore was sent to the Philippines with the 23rd Infantry in March 1899. He returned there with the 20th Infantry in December 1903.[3]

Moore was sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in September 1907, becoming a distinguished graduate of the School of the Line in 1908 and then graduating from the Army Staff College in 1909. He subsequently graduated from the United States Army War College in 1911. Moore taught military arts at the School of the Line from September 1912 to May 1914.[1][4]

He went to France with the American Expeditionary Force in March 1918.[2][4]

Moore was promoted to brigadier general on October 1, 1918. He was the commanding general of the 169th Infantry Brigade,[2][4] and participated in engagements on the Hindenburg Line, at Bellicourt and Nauroy, at Brancourt, Prémont, Bassigny, Vaux-Andigny, Saint-Souplet, Selle River, and Mazinghem.[4]

Moore returned to Camp Upton, New York, and commanded the 152nd Depot Brigade until May 15, 1919, when his rank was reduced back to colonel.[4][5]

Moore served as senior inspector-instructor with the New York National Guard from May 1919 to August 1922. He was chief of staff of the 94th Division at Boston, Massachusetts from November 1929 to May 1930.[6]

Moore retired as a brigadier general on September 30, 1931, having reached the mandatory retirement age of sixty-four.[2] He then moved to San Diego, California.[1]

Death

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Moore died on December 12, 1947 at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego.[1][2] He was interred at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery a week later.[1][7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Meyer, Oren B. (October 1948). "George Davis Moore". Assembly. Vol. VII, no. 3. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Davis, Henry Blaine Jr. (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. p. 272. ISBN 1571970886.
  3. ^ Biographical register of the officers and graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York since its establishment in 1802: Supplement, 1900–1910. Vol. V. Seemann & Peters, Printers. 1910. p. 456. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
  4. ^ a b c d e Cullum, George Washington (March 11, 1920). Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.: Since Its Establishment in 1802. Vol. VI–A. Seemann & Peters, Printers. p. 564 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "New Brigade Commanders". Washington Herald: 7. January 5, 1919.
  6. ^ Biographical register of the officers and graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York since its establishment in 1802: Supplement, 1920–1930. Vol. VII. R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, The Lakeside Press. March 1931. p. 310. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
  7. ^ "George D Moore". Veterans Legacy Memorial. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
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