Fred Kenneth Moore★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Texas
On December 7, 1941 Seaman First Class Moore was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of Texas. ★ 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 | 365465 |
| Service ID | 3563502 |
| Name | Fred Kenneth Moore |
| From | Greenville, Hunt County, Texas |
| Birth Date | December 11, 1921 |
| Casualty Date | December 7, 1941 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Enlisted |
| Specialty | Seaman First Class |
| Unit/Group | USS Arizona |
| Casualty Type | Killed in action |
| Location | Pearl Harbor, Hawaii |
| Burial | Forest Park Cemetery, Greenville, Hunt County, Texas |
| Notable Awards |
★ Navy Cross
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
Fred Kenneth Moore was born in Caddo Mills, Hunt County, Texas. He was one the two sons, the only children, of Fred Moore and Frances Luella Gray. He graduated from Lone Oak High School on May 26, 1939 where he was a featured player on the football team. His family was living in the area of Quinlan and Greenville, Texas when he enlisted in the US Navy on July 12, 1940.He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for exceptional courage, presence of mind, and devotion to duty and disregard for his personal safety while serving on board the Battleship USS Arizona (BB-39), during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Despite orders from his gun captain to take cover, Seaman First Class Fred Kenneth Moore remained at his undermanned station with two other members of his anti-aircraft gun crew under heavy enemy strafing. He assisted in keeping the gun in operation until he was killed at his station by an explosion. The conduct of Seaman First Class Moore throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. In 1942 the destroyer escort USS Moore (DE-240) was named in his honor. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Navy Cross
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal
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Texas was home to over 26,501 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Texas was home to over 26,501 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 2,779 World War I
• 18,513 World War II
• 1,790 Korean War
• 3,419 Vietnam War
• 475 Prisoners of war
• 4,848 Missing in action
• 161 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 175 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
• 18,513 World War II
• 1,790 Korean War
• 3,419 Vietnam War
• 475 Prisoners of war
• 4,848 Missing in action
• 161 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 175 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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