Hal Moore Background

Hal Moore’s Modesty

The USMA Association of Graduates has a process to select Distinguished Graduates. Hal Moore refuses to participate saying, “It would be blowing my own horn…”

West Point Poster Recognizes Moore

The Military Academy at West Point published a poster highlighting graduates who made an impact on the military history of the Vietnam War.

Hal’s shocking letter home after LZ Xray

Hal Moore wrote this letter home the day after the brutal fight at Landing Zone Xray in the Ia Drang Valley. The content is certainly NOT what Julie would want to read surrounded by 5 children.

Leading from the ground…

Comments from then Captain Tony Nadal regarding Hal Moore’s leadership style. Note the comment about tent vs barracks.

Hal fights alongside his troopers

Hal Moore was not reluctant to share the risks with his troopers.

The Missing Purple Heart

Hal Moore set a high standard for himself and never wore a Purple Heart he earned because he did not believe his wound was serious enough.

General Patton of Vietnam

This article was published during the intense campaign on the Bong Son Plain in early 1966. Moore hated this publicity. In letters home, he wished the reporters would cover his troops, not him.

Troopers visit Hal Moore at Age 94

Moore had a special connection with his troopers. Many took several hours out of their reunion to visit with him in Auburn. He was 94.

Valor Awards – Vietnam

Hal Moore was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross and Bronze Star Medal for Valor while serving as a Battalion and Brigade Commander in Vietnam.

Valor Awards – Korean War

Hal Moore earned 2 Bronze Star Medals for Valor during the Korean War.

Selected as Honorary NCO

Hal Moore regarded this honor as one of the most significant of his career.

In his letters home, Hal Moore expressed displeasure at the personal news coverage devoted to him. He wanted his troops to be the focus. However, it was what it was and here was the perspective of the New York Times.