George F. Moore (United States Army officer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids George Fleming Moore
Major General George Fleming Moore
Born	(1887-07-31)July 31, 1887 Austin, Texas
Died	December 2, 1949(1949-12-02) (aged 62) Hillsborough, California
Buried	Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	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)

George Fleming Moore (born July 31, 1887 – died December 2, 1949) was a brave officer in the United States Army. He became a major general, which is a very high rank. General Moore was in charge of defending important harbors in the Philippines during World War II. He also led the Philippine Coast Artillery during the tough Battle of Bataan.

Early Life and Education

George Fleming Moore was born in Austin, Texas, on July 31, 1887. His parents were John Marks Moore, Jr. and Mary Estelle Grace Moore. He went to A&M College of Texas and finished in 1908. In 1909, he joined the Coast Artillery Corps as an officer.

Service at Texas A&M

George Moore served in World War I as a major and later a lieutenant colonel. After the war, he returned to Texas A&M University from 1937 to 1940. There, he was the Commandant of Cadets, which meant he was in charge of the student soldiers. During this time, he was promoted to colonel.

World War II Service

During World War II, George Moore was a Brigadier General. He fought in the important Bataan Campaign in the Philippines. He became the commander of the Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays. This was during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in 1941–1942.

General Moore was given command of the Philippine Coast Artillery. He had about 5,000 men and four forts to protect Corregidor Island. On May 6, 1942, General Jonathan Wainwright surrendered the Corregidor forces. This led to General Moore and his men being captured by the Japanese.

Prisoner of War

General Moore became a POW and was held by the Japanese. He was finally set free in August 1945, when the war ended. Even while he was a prisoner, General Moore was recognized for his bravery. He received the Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal.

Family Life

George Moore was married to Lucile Griffith. She was born on March 10, 1892, and passed away on April 5, 1972. They had one daughter named Anne, who later became Mrs. Burton R. Browne.

Later Life and Burial

George Fleming Moore passed away on December 2, 1949. He and his wife, Lucile, are buried together at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California.

Awards and Honors

General Moore received some of the highest awards from the U.S. Army. These included the Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal. He received the Distinguished Service Medal twice, shown by an Oak Leaf Cluster.

A building at Texas A&M University is named in his honor. It is called Moore Hall, a residence hall where students live.

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See also

• Jonathan M. Wainwright
• Edward P. King
• Samuel L. Howard
• George M. Parker