Harold G. Moore

Harold Gregory Moore Jr. was a highly decorated U.S. Army lieutenant general and author.

He co-wrote "We Were Soldiers Once..

and Young" with Joe Galloway, based on his experiences commanding troops during the Battle of Ia Drang in Vietnam.

Moore's military career spanned the Korean and Vietnam Wars, earning him numerous awards including the Distinguished Service Cross.

He was the first in his West Point class to reach the ranks of brigadier, major, and lieutenant general.

After retiring in 1977, Moore continued to write and speak about his military experiences.

His leadership and bravery during the Ia Drang battle became the subject of a film adaptation starring Mel Gibson.