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Hal Moore Biography and Timeline

Follow Hal Moore through 3 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Hal Moore, historical timeline

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3Distinct records

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1965–1965Years on this page

1965

14 November 1965

Battle of Drang

Drang · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

1st Battalion/7th Cavalry, approximately 450-men strong under Lieutenant Colonel Hal Moore, began operations in the Ia Drang Valley

Role range: 1960-1975

14 November 1965

Battle of Ia Drang

Lieutenant Colonel · Cavalry commander · Ia Drang Valley · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Commands US cavalry troops at Landing Zone X-Ray

Role range: 1960-1975

14 November 1965

Battle of Ia Drang

Lieutenant Colonel · Cavalry commander · Ia Drang Valley · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Commands the 1st Battalion 7th Cavalry at LZ X-Ray

Role range: 1960-1975

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