Julia Compton Moore
Julia Compton Moore (February 10, 1929 – April 18, 2004) was the wife of Hal Moore, a United States Army officer. Her efforts and complaints in the aftermath of the Battle of Ia Drang prompted the U.S. Army to set up survivor support networks and casualty notification teams consisting of uniformed officers, which are still in use.
Julia Compton Moore | |
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Julie Moore in 2002 | |
| Born | Julia Compton February 10, 1929 Fort Sill, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 2004 (aged 75) Auburn, Alabama, U.S. |
| Burial place | Fort Moore Main Post Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Army daughter, wife, and mother |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5 |
Fort Moore was renamed in her and LTG Hal Moore's honor.
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