George Davis Moore
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
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
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
Moore died on December 12, 1947.[1]
References
- Davis, Henry Blaine Jr. (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. p. 272. ISBN 1571970886.
- 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.