Fort Moore
Recognizing the Contributions of
the Military Spouse and Family
Recognizing the Contributions of the Military Spouse and Family
Hal Moore fought as Infantry in Korea, as Cavalry in Vietnam, and was a paratrooper. As such, he symbolizes the Infantry and Armor warfighting components of Fort Moore. Julie Moore’s name would represent the Army family and the sacrifices made to support those who volunteer to defend our nation.
As a unique “command team,” Hal and Julie Moore exemplified an extraordinary combination of courage, fighting spirit, and devotion to the welfare of those who serve this Nation and their families.
Hal Moore fought as Infantry in Korea, as Cavalry in Vietnam, and was a paratrooper. As such, he symbolizes the Infantry and Armor warfighting components of Fort Moore. Julie Moore’s name would represent the Army family and the sacrifices made to support those who volunteer to defend our nation.
As a unique “command team,” Hal and Julie Moore exemplified an extraordinary combination of courage, fighting spirit, and devotion to the welfare of those who serve this Nation and their families.
Moore’s comments after the brutal fight at Landing Zone Xray tell you everything you need to know about where his heart always was.
Hal and Julie Moore are both buried in the Fort Moore Cemetery. They lie next to their beloved troopers who were killed in action at Landing Zone Xray in Vietnam in 1965.
Julie’s parents are buried a few rows over from her grave.
When a soldier serves, their family serves
Lifelong volunteer
Julie is most noted for her leadership supporting Army wives and families responding to the flood of casualty notifications after the Ia Drang Valley battle. The Army was unprepared and callously had taxi drivers deliver the telegrams. Julie was horrified by the practice and followed every taxi to comfort the widows and attended the local funerals for soldiers lost in combat in her husband’s command. Through her efforts, the Army changed its policy.
Exceptional Leader
Hal was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for valor during the fight at Landing Zone Xray in November, 1965. Hal led the 3rd Brigade through several campaigns in 1966. Often on the ground sharing the risks with his troopers, he earned another Bronze Star Medal for Valor, Purple Heart, and individual award of the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm.
He was rated as 100% disabled as a result of his military service.
Lifelong Mentor
Hal Moore was always active as a teacher and mentor – giving countless seminars to active duty soldiers. When speaking at events, he always donated the honorarium to the Ia Drang Scholarship fund. As of 2021, 322 recipients have benefited from the $1,823,519 in funding provided to the scholarship.
You know them from the NYT bestselling book and the movie
“The national recognition of the incredible role our wives/spouses play is long overdue. Not unlike Julie Moore, so many Army spouses not only saw their beloved husband or wife go to war in the wake of the attacks of 9-11, or the initiation of Operation Iraqi Freedom, but raised children in the absence of that deployed father or mother over the many years. As we know, in so many cases those young children grew into strong men and women who, in turn, proudly wore the uniform of the United States and went to war, as well. We owe an incredible, unpayable debt to our wives and spouses for all they have done and sacrificed for our Country. The renaming of Ft. Benning as Ft. Moore honoring both Hal and Julie Moore would be a wonderful step in an enduring and eminently public recognition of the role of the military spouse.” – Lt General John and Miriam Mulholland
Hal Moore
Service
- Regarded as the Vietnam War's "General George Patton" by media, including the Detroit Free Press and Chicago Daily News
- Contributions recognized by State House and Senate Resolutions - GA (2), AL (2), KY (1) and Congressional Record
- Trailblazer who developed and implemented the Army's equal opportunity policy in the early 70s
- Featured in the Smithsonian's Vietnam Exhibit
- Developed best practices for the use of helicopters in combat. His contributions were recognized by the Air Force's selection of him for the "Gathering of Eagles" in 2007
- Designed and implemented Army personnel policies for the All-Volunteer Army and rebuilt an NCO Corps almost destroyed by the Vietnam War
- One of the few officers awarded honorary membership in the Non-commissioned Officers Association
- New York Times bestselling author of "We Were Soldiers Once... And Young." The book that showed the exceptionalism of the Vietnam Veteran
- Awarded the "Doughboy Award," the highest honor for dedication and service to the Infantry in 2000
- Awarded the Distinguished Graduate Award in 2003 by the United States Military Academy
- Honored annually via the Hal Moore Warrior Athlete of Excellence Award given to two USMA cadets who exemplify the "leadership qualities of Moore."
- Inducted into the Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame in 2016
- Devoted over twenty years in retirement to professional development of active-duty military through seminars and speaking engagements
Impact
Inspired thousands of leaders through his personal example and leadership principles
Impact
Inspired thousands of leaders through his personal example and leadership principles
Julie Moore
“Mrs. Moore’s actions to change Pentagon death notification policy in the aftermath of the historic battle of the Ia Drang Valley represents a significant contribution to our nation. It serves today as a shining example of one of Mrs. Moore’s many contributions to the morale and welfare of the Army family.” – Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
Service
- Army established the Julia Compton Moore Award in 2005 to recognize soldiers' civilian spouses
- Contributions recognized by Alabama Senate Resolution sponsored by 35 Senators
- Recognized for her service to Army families in the National Infantry Museum
- Article recognizes Julie as one of the "Influential military wives from the Revolutionary War to today" (Link)
- Passionately involved in all aspects of Army Community service
- Recognized in Hal's appraisals as a "great asset" to the military community and the Army
- Devoted to volunteer work at 28 different postings across 32 years in 10 states and 2 countries
- Mother with young children during her husband's deployment to the Korean and Vietnam Wars
- Army Daughter, Army Wife, and Army Mother of 2 sons on active duty during wartime - she experienced it all