George F. Moore (United States Army officer)

George Fleming Moore (July 31, 1887 – December 2, 1949) was a decorated officer of the United States Army with the rank of major general. General Moore commanded the Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays and the Philippine Coast Artillery during the Battle of Bataan.

This article is about the United States Army officer. For his grandfather, the first chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, see George F. Moore (Texas judge).

George Fleming Moore
Major General George Fleming Moore
Born(1887-07-31)July 31, 1887
Austin, Texas
DiedDecember 2, 1949(1949-12-02) (aged 62)
Hillsborough, California
Buried
Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1909–1949
Rank Major General
Commands heldHarbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Alma materA&M College of Texas
Spouse(s)Lucile Griffith
RelationsJohn Marks Moore (father)
George Fleming Moore (grandfather)
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