James Edward Moore

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James Edward Moore in May 1972

James Edward Moore (born November 29, 1902 in New Bedford , † January 28, 1986 ) was an American four-star general .

As Chief of Staff of the 9th US Army, Moore accepted the surrender of Wenck 's Army in Stendal City Hall in 1945 .

Promotion dates

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 Second lieutenant 1924
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  First lieutenant 1929
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  Captain 1935
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  major 1941
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  Lieutenant Colonel 1941
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  Colonel 1942
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  Brigadier General 1947
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  Major General 1949
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  Lieutenant General 1956
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  general 1960

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved April 1, 2018 .
personal data
SURNAME Moore, James Edward
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American four-star general
DATE OF BIRTH November 29, 1902
PLACE OF BIRTH New Bedford
DATE OF DEATH January 28, 1986