Charles Larry Moore ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Oregon
On July 12, 1967 Captain Moore was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force. ★ He is remembered by the people of Oregon. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 310650 |
| Service ID | 63995 |
| Name | Charles Larry Moore |
| From | Huntington, Baker County, Oregon |
| Birth Date | April 7, 1940 |
| Casualty Date | July 12, 1967 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit/Group | 7th Air Force, 3rd Tfw, 531st Tfs |
| Casualty Type | Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash - Land, Fixed Wing - Pilot |
| Location | South Vietnam, Long An province |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Charles is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 23e, Line 61. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Charles Larry Moore was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Air Force. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on June 10, 1967. Moore had the rank of Captain. Service number assignment was 63995. Attached to 7th Air Force, 3rd Tfw, 531st Tfs.
He was born on April 7, 1940. According to our records Oregon was his home or enlistment state and Baker county has been included within the archival record. We have Huntington listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Captain Moore was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on July 12, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash - Land, Fixed Wing - Pilot. Incident location: South Vietnam, Long An province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Honoring the men and women of Oregon who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▶ Oregon was home to over 5,080 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 537 World War I
• 3,555 World War II
• 277 Korean War
• 711 Vietnam War
• 191 Prisoners of war
• 1,172 Missing in action
• 35 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 26 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 6 Medal of Honor recipients
• 3,555 World War II
• 277 Korean War
• 711 Vietnam War
• 191 Prisoners of war
• 1,172 Missing in action
• 35 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 26 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 6 Medal of Honor recipients
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