Hal Moore

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hal Moore
Occupation	War Hero
Date Of Birth	Feb 13, 1922(1922-02-13)
Age	102
Date Of Death	2017-02-10
Birthplace	Bardstown
Country	United States
Birth City	Kentucky
Horoscope	Aquarius

Hal Moore Biography

Hal Moore is one of the most popular and richest War Hero who was born on February 13, 1922 in Bardstown, Kentucky, United States. Decoration as a Lieutenant General in the United States Army. He fought in the Korean- Vietnam Wars and won four Bronze Stars, nine Air Medals and the Legion of Merit.

His commanding officers in Vietnam War compared him to General He was compared by the Vietnam War troops he commanded to American Civil War Union General George Armstrong Custer. The two men had commanded the 7th Cavalry Unit in their respective battles. of the American Civil War Union. Both men had commanded 7th Cavalry Unit during their respective battles.

He and his three brothers grew up in Bardstown (Kentucky). Julia Compton was his wife and he had three sons, two daughters.

Hal Moore Net Worth

Hal Moore is one of the richest War Hero from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hal Moore 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He left school at 17 to get into the United States Military Academy at West Point. His training began at West Point in the middle of World War II.

He co-wrote the memoir We Were Soldiers once with Joseph L. Galloway. . . And Young.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Hal Moore Dating?

According to our records, Hal Moore married to Julia Compton Moore. As of December 1, 2023, Hal Moore’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Hal Ranked on the list of most popular War Hero. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Hal Moore celebrates birthday on February 13 of every year.

Top Facts about Hal Moore

1. Hal Moore was a US Army general who served in Vietnam.
2. He is best known for leading the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment during the Battle of Ia Drang.
3. The battle was the first major engagement between US and North Vietnamese forces.
4. Moore’s leadership and tactics were credited with saving many American lives.
5. He retired from the military in 1977 after serving for over 32 years.
6. Moore authored several books about his experiences in Vietnam.
7. In 2002, a movie based on his book “We Were Soldiers Once…and Young” was released.
8. Moore passed away in February 2017 at the age of 94.
9. He received numerous awards for his service, including the Distinguished Service Cross and Bronze Star Medal with Valor device.
10. A museum dedicated to him opened in Kentucky in November 2020.

How long was Hal Moore in Vietnam?

Moore retired from the Army August 1, 1977 after completing thirty two years of active service.

Was We are soldiers based on a true story?

The 2002 film We Were Soldiers was based on the true story of the 1965 Battle of Ia Drang in Vietnam. The Americans were new to the country, and a US battalion, led by Lieutenant Colonel Hal Moore (played by Mel Gibson) is drawn into a trap that leads to an extended bloody battle.

Did Hal Moore go back to Vietnam?

Now 90 and in failing health, Moore made his way to the reunion from Auburn, Ala. He and most in the group returned to Vietnam in 1993. The general said he met with his battlefield counterpart, Nguyen Huu An, then a lieutenant colonel, who commanded North Vietnamese forces at Ia Drang Valley.

What is Hal Moore known for?

Hal is best known for his leadership in the first major battle of the Vietnam War in the Ia Drang Valley in November 1965.

Where is General Hal Moore buried?

Ft. Benning Main Post Cemetery, Columbus, GA