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Harold Gregory Moore Jr. (February 13, 1922 – February 10, 2017) was a United States Army lieutenant general and author. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the U.S. Army's second-highest decoration for valor, and was the first of his West Point class (1945) to be promoted to brigadier general, major general, and lieutenant general .
Lt. Col. Harold "Hal" Moore, commanding officer of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions at LZ X-Ray. His DSC citation commends his "leadership by example", his skill in battle against overwhelming odds and his unwavering courage.
- November 14-18, 1965(5 days)
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Feb 13, 2017 · Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore, whose fortitude saved most of his outnumbered battalion in 1965 in the first major battle between American and North Vietnamese troops — exploits immortalized in a book...
Feb 11, 2017 · Retired Lt. Gen. Harold G. “Hal” Moore, the American hero known for saving most of his men in the first major battle between the U.S. and North Vietnamese armies, has died. He was 94.
Feb 10, 2017 · Learn about the life and achievements of Hal Moore, a distinguished graduate of USMA who led the 7th Cavalry in the Ia Drang Valley battle in 1965. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and wrote several books on his military career and leadership principles.
Feb 16, 2017 · Retired Army Lt. Gen. Harold "Hal" Moore, who led his battalion in the Battle of Ia Drang Valley, passed away in 2017. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for his courage and leadership in the face of overwhelming enemy fire.
Feb 19, 2017 · The son of the late Army general and author of "We Were Soldiers" shares his memories of his father's love for his family, his troopers, and his faith. He also recounts his father's friendship with a former enemy and his devotion to his alma mater, Auburn University.
