Hal Moore
Harold Gregory "Hal" Moore Jr. (February 13, 1922 – February 10, 2017) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army.[1] He was also an author. Moore was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, which is the second highest military honor of the United States Army.
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_Hal_Moore_at_West_Point_10_May_2010.JPG.webp) Moore visiting the U.S. Military Academy in May 2010 | |
| Birth name | Harold Gregory Moore Jr. |
| Nickname | "Hal" |
| Born | February 13, 1922 Bardstown, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | February 10, 2017 (aged 94) Auburn, Alabama, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1945–1977 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment 7th Infantry Division Fort Ord Army Training Center Military Personnel Records Center |
| Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War
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| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star (4, of which 2 for valor) Air Medal (9) |
| Relations | Julia Compton Moore |
| Other work | Author Executive Vice-President of the Crested Butte Ski Area, Colorado |
Moore was born in Bardstown, Kentucky. He graduated from the Military Academy in 1945. He was the first of his class to be promoted to brigadier general, major general, and lieutenant general. He fought during the Korean War and Vietnam War.
References
- Kochak, Jacque (May 16, 2008). "A General's Spiritual Journey". The Auburn Villager. Archived from the original on April 28, 2011. Retrieved September 15, 2011.
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