Hal Moore The Renaissance Man

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Jacob Van Maanen
Mrs. Hanclosky
English IV Honors
October 12, 2015
The Renaissance Man:
Lieutenant General Harold Gregory “Hal” Moore, Jr.
Lt. Gen. Hal Moore is a legend to many for his bravery, wisdom, and most of all leadership. Hal Moore had a very prestigious military career, in combat he earned the Distinguished Service Cross which is the second highest military decoration of the United States Army. He was awarded it because of his actions during the Battle of Ia Drang. During the Battle of Ia Drang Hal Moore was a lieutenant colonel in command of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division.
Lt. Gen. Hal Moore was born in Bardstown, Kentucky, but later moved to Washington, D.C., where he attended high school.