George F. Moore (United States Army officer)
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This article is about the United States Army officer. For his grandfather, the first chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, see George F. Moore (Texas judge).
George Fleming Moore (July 31, 1887 – December 2, 1949) was a decorated officer of the United States Army with the rank of major general. General Moore commanded the Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays and the Philippine Coast Artillery during the Battle of Bataan.[1]
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George Fleming Moore | |
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Born | (1887-07-31)July 31, 1887 Austin, Texas |
Died | December 2, 1949(1949-12-02) (aged 62) Hillsborough, California |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1909–1949 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal (2) |
Alma mater | A&M College of Texas |
Spouse(s) | Lucile Griffith |
Relations | John Marks Moore (father) George Fleming Moore (grandfather) |
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