James Edward Moore, Sr.

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James Edward Moore, Sr.

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Birthplace: New Bedford, Bristol County, MA, United States
Death: January 28, 1986 (83)
Washington, District of Columbia, DC, United States
Place of Burial: 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, Arlington County, VA, 22211, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of James E Moore and Private
Husband of Mildred May Lindberg and Anne Farrell Moore
Father of Private and Private
Brother of Private; Private; Private and Private

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About James Edward Moore, Sr.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Edward_Moore

James Edward Moore (November 29, 1902 – January 28, 1986) was a United States Army four-star general who served as the United States High Commissioner of the Ryukyus after World War II.

Moore graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1924 and served in the army until his retirement in 1963. Notable assignments include: Chief of Staff, 35th Infantry Division 1942, Chief of Staff, 30th Infantry Division 1942–43, Chief of Staff, XII Corps 1943, Chief of Staff, Fourth United States Army 1943–44, Chief of Staff, Ninth United States Army 1944–45, Chief of Staff, Second United States Army 1945–46, Deputy Chief of Staff, Second United States Army 1946–47, Commanding General, South Sector, United States Army-Pacific 1947–48, Secretary of the Army General Staff 1948–50, Commanding General, 10th Mountain Division 1950–51, At Fitzsimons Army Hospital 1951–53, Commandant, United States Army War College 1953–55, United States High Commissioner, Ryukyu Islands and Commanding General, IX Corps 1955–58, Deputy Army Chief of Staff (Military Operations) 1958–59, Chief of Staff, SHAPE 1959–63.

Moore received the Army Distinguished Service Medal (two awards), Legion of Merit (three awards), and Bronze Star Medal.

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James Edward Moore, Sr.'s Timeline

1902
November 29, 1902
New Bedford, Bristol County, MA, United States
1986
January 28, 1986
Age 83
Washington, District of Columbia, DC, United States
February 3, 1986
Age 83
Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, Arlington County, VA, 22211, United States