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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) George Edward Moore, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Battalion Commander, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1966 to 1967.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    35th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 7, 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) James Edward Moore, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Moore distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 7 March 1967. Major Moore demonstrated great personal bravery in a battle in which his troops overran a North Vietnamese Battalion near Hoa Tan in northern Binh Din Province, Vietnam. Major Moore was wounded during the action during which he ordered his command helicopter to land so he could direct the evacuation of wounded soldiers. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Moore, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1980 – 1982
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Edward Moore, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Director of Operations, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Department of the Army, from 1980 to 1982.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Edward Moore, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, European Command, from 1970 to 1973.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1985 – 1987
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Edward Moore, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Combined Field Army, Korea, from 1985 to 1987.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1985
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Edward Moore, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 7th Infantry Division, from 1982 to 1985.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1976 – 1979
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Edward Moore, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army from 1976 to 1979.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1987 – 1989
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Edward Moore, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, SIXTH Army, from 1987 to 1989.