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.

Career

Moore accepted a commission in the 18th Infantry. During the Spanish-American War, he served as a major with the Fifth Missouri Infantry. He went to France with the

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. Moore was promoted to brigadier general on October 1, 1918. He was the commanding general of the 169th Infantry Brigade, and participated in engagements on the Hindenburg Line, at Bellicourt and

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, at Brancourt,

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. Moore returned to Camp Upton, New York, and commanded the

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until May 15, 1919. Moore retired in 1931.

Death

Moore died on December 12, 1947.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Moore, George Davis 1867 births 1947 deaths Military personnel from Illinois United States Military Academy alumni American military personnel of the Spanish–American War United States Army generals of World War I United States Army generals