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1867 births1947 deathsPeople from IllinoisUnited States Military Academy alumni
World War IUnited States Military AcademyAmerican Expeditionary Force
George Davis Moore | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1867-09-18)September 18, 1867 Illinois |
| Died | December 12, 1947(1947-12-12) (aged 80) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| United States Army | |
George Davis Moore (September 19, 1867 – December 12, 1947) was an American Brigadier general during World War I.
Contents
1 Early life and education
2 Career
3 Death and legacy
4 References
Early life and education
George Davis Moore was born on September 19, 1867 in Illinois.[1][2] Moore attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating with the class of 1890.[1][2]
Career
Moore accepted a commission in the 18th Infantry.[1]
During the Spanish-American War, he served as a major with the Fifth Missouri Infantry.[1]
He went to France with the American Expeditionary Force.[1]
Moore was promoted to brigadier general on October 1, 1918.[1] He was the commanding general of the 169th Infantry Brigade[1][2] and participated in engagements on the Hindenburg Line, at Bellecourt and Nauroy, at Brancourt, Premont, Bassigny, Vaux-Andigny, St. Soulet, Selle River, and Mazingheim.[2]
Moore returned to Camp Upton, New York and commanded the 152nd Depot Brigade until May 15, 1919.[3][4]
Moore retired in 1931.[1]
Death and legacy
Moore died on December 12, 1947.[1]
References
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^ abcd Cullum, George Washington; Holden, Edward Singleton (March 11, 1920). "Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy, at West Point, N.Y., from Its Establishment, 1902, to 1890: With the Early History of the United States Military Academy". Houghton, Mifflin – via Google Books.
^ Cullum, George Washington (March 11, 1920). "Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.: From Its Establishment, in 1802, to 1890". Houghton, Mifflin – via Google Books.
^ "New Brigade Commanders". Washington Herald: 7. January 5, 1919.
