George Davis Moore Explained

George Davis Moore
Birth Date:	18 September 1867
Birth Place:	Illinois, United States
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Army
Rank:	Brigadier general

George Davis Moore (September 19, 1867 – December 12, 1947) was an American brigadier general during World War I.

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]

Notes and References

1. Book: Davis. Henry Blaine Jr.. Generals in Khaki. 1998. Pentland Press, Inc.. Raleigh, NC. 1571970886. 272.
2. Web site: 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. George Washington. Cullum. Edward Singleton. Holden. March 11, 1920. Houghton, Mifflin. Google Books.
3. Web site: 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. George Washington. Cullum. March 11, 1920. Houghton, Mifflin. Google Books.
4. New Brigade Commanders. January 5, 1919. Washington Herald. 7.