Royal Moore enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1953, and in 1956 was selected as a Naval Aviation Cadet, earning both his wings and his commission in 1958. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Major General.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Royal N. Moore, Jr., United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Royal N. Moore, Jr., United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Moore reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Royal N. Moore, Jr., United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Republic of Vietnam.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Royal N. Moore, Jr., United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.