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(1867-09-18)September 18, 1867
Illinois
DiedDecember 12, 1947(1947-12-12) (aged 80)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army

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
  1. Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. p. 272. ISBN 1571970886.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. "New Brigade Commanders". Washington Herald: 7. January 5, 1919.
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