General Hal Moore

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Born: February 13, 1922, Bardstown, KY

Died: February 10, 2017 (age 94 years), Auburn, AL

Did you know General Hal Moore was from right here in Bardstown!! You may know some of his history from the 2002 blockbuster movie We Were Soldiers but there’s more to learn! Harold Gregory Moore Jr. was a United States Army lieutenant general and author. Born in Bardstown, he attended the St Joseph Preparatory School before gaining his appointment to and attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. As a commanding officer he instituted an equal opportunity policy and was a champion for people of all skin colors. As one of the most decorated soldiers of his time He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the U.S. military's second-highest decoration for valor, the Legion of Merit (3 times), the Bronze Star Medal (4 times) w/ "V" Device, the Purple Heart and the Air Medal (9 times). He was the first of his West Point class (1945) to be promoted to brigadier general, major general, and Lieutenant General!Hal Moore was a true American hero!