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John Moore
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Brigadier General John Moore, Surgeon General
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| Born | August 16, 1826 Bloomington, Indiana |
| Died | March 18, 1907 (aged 80) Washington, D.C. |
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| Allegiance |  United States of AmericaUnion |
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 United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Years of service | 1853–1900 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands held | Surgeon General of the Army |
| Battles/wars | Utah War American Civil War |
John Moore, a medical doctor, was an important physician in the United States Army. He was born on August 18, 1826, and passed away on March 18, 1907. He played a big role during the American Civil War. Later in his career, he became the top doctor for the entire Army, known as the Surgeon General, in the late 1880s.
Early Life and Medical Training
John Moore was born in Bloomington, Indiana. He studied at Indiana University and finished his degree in 1845. He also went to the Medical College of Ohio in Cincinnati, graduating in 1844. He was a very good student and even got first place in a special exam for an internship at a hospital in Ohio.
He continued his medical studies in New York City. After working at Bellevue Hospital and the New York Dispensary, he joined the Army in 1853. He started as an assistant surgeon. He served in places like Fort Myers, Florida, and a fort near Boston Harbor.
In 1857, he went to the Utah Territory as a surgeon during the Utah War. This was a time when there was tension between the U.S. government and settlers in Utah. He was promoted to the rank of captain in 1858.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began in 1861, Dr. Moore was working at a hospital in Cincinnati. This hospital soon became a military hospital. He was promoted to surgeon in 1862. He helped manage difficult hospital situations in Cincinnati.
Later, he joined the Army of the Potomac. He served as a chief surgeon for a military division during major battles. These included the Battle of Antietam and the Battle of Fredericksburg. He then became the Medical Director for the V Corps and served in this role at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
In June 1863, Dr. Moore became the Medical Director of the Army of the Tennessee. He traveled with Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman on his famous "March to the Sea". This was a long march through Georgia and later through the Carolinas. In 1865, he received the honorary rank of colonel. He left the volunteer army when the war ended.
After the War: A Long Career
After the Civil War, Dr. Moore stayed in the regular army. He worked in many different medical jobs. He spent more than ten years serving in New York City. In 1883, he became an Assistant Medical Purveyor, which meant he helped manage medical supplies, and was given the rank of colonel.
In 1886, he became the Surgeon General of the Army. This was the highest medical position in the Army. He was promoted to brigadier general. He held this important job until 1890.
Dr. Moore retired from the Army in 1900 because of his age. He lived the rest of his life in Washington, D.C., where he passed away at 82 years old. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
