Joseph H. Moore | |
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Born | Florence, South Carolina, U.S.A. | April 27, 1914
Died | December 27, 2006 San Antonio, Texas | (aged 92)
Buried | Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1937–1971 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | 4th Tactical Fighter Wing, 2nd Air Division, Seventh Air Force, Inspector General of the Air Force |
Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit(2) Distinguished Flying Cross(2) Air Medal(6) Air Force Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal |
Other work | National Commander of the Order of Daedalians |
Joseph Harold Moore (27 April 1914 – 27 December 2006) was a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force (USAF), known for his role as commander of the 2nd Air Division and Seventh Air Force during part the Vietnam War, and in particular, his leadership role in Operation Rolling Thunder.