George Davis Moore (September 19, 1867 – December 12, 1947) was an American brigadier general during World War I.
George Davis Moore | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 18, 1867 Illinois, United States |
| Died | December 12, 1947 (aged 80) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
Early life and education edit
George Davis Moore was born on September 19, 1867, in Illinois. He attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, graduating with the class of 1890.[1][2]
Career edit
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 Bellicourt and Nauroy, at Brancourt, Prémont, Bassigny, Vaux-Andigny, Saint-Souplet, Selle River, and Mazinghem.[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 edit
Moore died on December 12, 1947.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h Davis, Henry Blaine Jr. (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. p. 272. ISBN 1571970886.
- ^ a b c 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.