Frederick T. Moore Jr.
Frederick T. Moore Jr. | |
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Pensacola, Florida | |
Buried | Barrancas National Cemetery NAS Pensacola, Florida |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1937–1969 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | Air Group 35 Air Training Pensacola USS Suribachi (AE-21) USS Saratoga (CV-60) |
Battles/wars | World War II
Commendation Ribbon with Combat "V" Navy Unit Commendation (See Awards Section) |
Other work | Director - Pensacola Fiesta of Five Flags |
Frederick T. Moore Jr. (May 18, 1914 – August 2, 1969) was a
Early years
Moore was born in the Oak Square section of
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T. Moore played hockey in both high school and college. He attended Boston Latin School and Boston College graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1936.[7]
During his scholastic years at
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USS Yorktown (CV-5)
In September 1938, Ensign Moore joined Fighting Squadron Five (VF-5) on board the
During his assignment to VF5 and Yorktown on the West Coast, in December 1939, now Lieutenant (junior grade) Moore took leave to travel back to Boston to marry his longtime sweetheart, Catherine Mary Donovan from Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. They were married on December 26, 1939, at Saint Ambrose Church in Dorchester followed by a reception at the Copely Plaza in Copley Square in downtown Boston.
In May 1940, Moore was promoted to
World War II
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In March 1943, Lieutenant Moore moved to
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Fighter Squadron 1 continued fighting off Yorktown with their
Lieutenant Moore reported aboard
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In June 1944, launching 32 planes in the attack on
- January 1945 – June 1946 – Training - Fighter Squadrons Chief of Naval Operations – Washington, D.C.[1]
- July 1946 – June 1947 - General Line School - Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island[1]
- July 1947 – Advanced to rank of commander[1]
- July 1947 – December 1949 - Commander FASRON 11 -
- January 1950 – May 1950 - Joint Forces Staff College – Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia[1]
- June 1950 – December 1951 – Commanding officer air training - Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida[1]
- January 1952 – June 1953 air officer - USS Coral Sea - Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia[1]
- July 1953 – July 1954 – Student – Naval War College – Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island[1]
- August 1954 – July 1956 – Faculty Staff - Naval War College – Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island[1]
- August 1956 – February - 1958 operations officer - Commander Carrier Division 4 (Com Car Div 4), USS Forrestal - Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia[1]
- July 1957 – Advanced to rank of captain[1]
- March 1958 – November 1958 - Assistant Head Special Weapons Branch Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, DC[1]
- December 1958 – August 1961 - Navy Rep to Atomic Branch, Joint Chiefs of Staff – The Pentagon[1]
- August 1961 – October 1962 - Commanding officer – USS Suribachi – Naval Weapons Station Earle, New Jersey[1]
- November 1962 – September 1963 – Commanding officer – USS Saratoga - Mayport, Florida[1]
Commanding officer - USS Saratoga (CV-60)
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Captain Moore was the eighth commanding officer of USS Saratoga, one of the most powerful 'super carrier' warships in the world at the time, homeported in Mayport, Florida. The first deployment for Moore after he took command was to sail to the Caribbean Sea in December 1962 to conduct flight operations off the coast of Cuba. Although the flash points of the Cuban Missile Crisis had cooled a month earlier, the United States wanted to maintain a presence in the area until all of the Soviet Union missile sites were fully dismantled. This was called the Cuban Quarantine Operation. In late 1962, Saratoga remained "on the line" in the waters off Cuba. During this time, a Russian ship was spotted moving toward Cuba – and the embargo line where it would turn back or be challenged by American ships. Saratoga crew scrambled to battle stations as general quarters was ordered by Moore. The fighter jets on the flight deck readied for launch. [Moore was about to be tested in a potentially large-scale international incident and he wasn't about to back down.] The Russian ship quickly turned around and sailed away. Although the crisis ended in late December 1962, the American ships, including Saratoga, remained in the area through the winter. Saratoga received an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for the 3–20 December 1962 period that she was "on-line" in the waters off Cuba.[18]
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Saratoga deployed to the Mediterranean Sea from March 1963 through October 1963. When not conducting flight operations underway, Saratoga entered several ports on the mission of goodwill ambassador for the United States. Ports visited were: Marseille; Barcelona; Cannes; Naples; Athens; Taranto; Genoa; Istanbul; Palma de Mallorca; Palermo; Venice; Capri; and Gibraltar.
While operating in the
- October 1963 – January 1965 – Chief of Staff - Carrier Division Six- USS Independence and USS Shangri-La – Mayport, FL[1]
In September 1964, Moore, aboard
- February 1965 – October 1965 - Joint Chiefs of Staff – service staff officer - The Pentagon[1]
- October 1965 – June 1969 -
The mission of training prospective aviators and naval flight officers comes under the cognizance of Chief of
Personal life
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Moore had several great values, including duty, honor, service, compassion and love of family and country. After 32 years of service to his country, Moore retired in June 1969 and died of a heart attack in August 1969 at the age of 55.[22][23] Moore is buried at the Barrancas National Cemetery at NAS Pensacola. He was survived by his wife Catherine M. (Donovan) Moore, who died in February 2007 and is buried alongside her beloved husband at Barrancas National Cemetery. Captain and Mrs. Moore had seven children: Maureen C. Sullivan of Annandale, VA; Frederick T. Moore III of Jacksonville, FL; Michael D. Moore of Maynard, MA; Susan F. Ferrell of Logan, WV; Patricia E. Moore of Alexandria, VA; Christopher G. Moore of Asbury Park, NJ; and Timothy X. Moore of Washington, DC. They are also survived by thirteen (13) grandchildren and twenty (20) great-grandchildren.
Lineage
During the
Moore's first son-in-law, Lieutenant Commander D. Michael Ferrell,
Awards
After World War II, Moore was cited for his leadership and bravery as CO of Air Group 35. “For outstanding service in that capacity, Lieutenant Commander Moore was awarded the
Legion of Merit: "For exceptionally meritorious conduct, as Commanding Officer of an Air Group operation against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area from March 15 to November 18, 1944. Inculcating in the pilots of his group his own indomitable fighting spirit, Lieutenant Commander Moore directed the operations of his command with brilliant tactical skill and resourceful initiative, maintaining his unit at the peak of battle efficiency and striking repeated blows at Japanese strength in the enemy-held islands of Palau, New Guinea, the Marianas, Halmahera and Leyte, to inflict devastating loss and destruction upon a ruthless and fanatic enemy despite savage opposition. An inspiring leader, he by his outstanding executive ability, decisive judgment and relentless determination in the face of tremendous odds, contributed materially to the success of our powerful aerial offensive in the strategic areas..."
Gold
Air Medal "For meritorious achievement in aerial flight as Commander Air Group, THIRTY FIVE in action against enemy Japanese forces at Pagan Island, on June 22, 1944. A fearless and aggressive leader, Lieutenant Commander Moore repeatedly braved enemy antiaircraft fire to lead a series of vigorous attacks against hostile shipping and installations contributing to the success of his flight in burning three Japanese cargo vessels and in damaging personnel and positions. This action contributed materially to the support of our forces at Saipan Island. By his courage and expert airmanship, Lieutenant Commander Moore upheld the highest traditions of the United States Service”[24]
Gold
Gold
Gold
He also received a
In addition to the
- award star
- award stars
- Commendation Ribbonwith Combat "V"
Navy Unit Commendation
- award starand one bronze award star
American Campaign Medal
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
Navy Occupation Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Philippine Liberation Medal
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa Navy Department Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, D.C. Records archived at the National Personnel Records Center, (Military Personnel Records), 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
- OL 6945289M.
- ^ White, James Terry, ed. (1901). "Princeton, John Jones". The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography.
- ^ Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War page 93, Jones, John, Princeton; page 922, Moore, Issac, Sudbury; page 926, Moore, Jonathan, Harvard; page 933, Moore, Samuel, Worcester
- ^ Massachusetts Civil War Records - Fifty-first Regiment Mass. Volunteer Infantry, page 568, Moore, Edward L.
- ^ New Hampshire Civil War Records - First Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Heavy Artillery, page 947, Moore, Edward L.
- ^ Sub-Turri 1936. Boston College. 1936. pp. 112.
- ^ Boston Latin Yearbook "Liber Actorum" 1932
- ^ Sub-Turri 1936. Boston College. 1936. pp. 159, 160–161, 165.
- ^ Sub-Turri 1936. Boston College. 1936. pp. 123.
- ^ a b "To Join The Fleet Air Forces - 2 Mass. Aviators Ordered To Fleet". The Boston Globe. August 1938.
- ^ 1938 Flight Jacket Yearbook - Aviation Cadet Battalion - US Naval Air Station - Pensacola, FL
- ^ Quote from Senator Ralph Owen Brewster [R-Maine](February 22, 1888 - December 25, 1961)
- ^ Samuel Eliot Morison, History of United States Naval Operations in World War II, Vol. 7; Aleutians, Gilberts and Marshalls: June 1942–April 1944, (Edison, NJ: Castle Books, 2001).
- ^ "Famed Air Group Commander Home". Boston American. December 18, 1944.
- Boston Post. December 19, 1944.
- ^ Gene R. Casey, September 21, 1945, "West Roxbury Gave Host of Heroes" - The Boston Globe
- ISBN 1-56311-855-6
- ^ Naval Aviation News - Department of the Navy - Naval History & Heritage Command - Naval Warfare Division - back issues (March 1963 - November 1963)
- Boston Globe
- ^ http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/pensacola.htm - Naval Air Training during the Vietnam War
- ^ a b "Obituary - Capt. Moore Dies - Athlete, War Hero". The Boston Globe. 6 August 1969.
- ^ Obituary - Capt. Moore 55, Fiesta Director Dies Suddenly - Pensacola News Journal , August 4, 1969
- Awards and decorations of the United States military– Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet - Chester W. Nimitz, Admiral, U.S. Navy and For the President, James Forrestal - Secretary of the Navy - U.S. Navy Department Bureau of Naval Personnel, Wash, DC
- Awards and decorations of the United States military– Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet - Chester W. Nimitz, Admiral, U.S. Navy - U.S. Navy Department Bureau of Naval Personnel, Wash, DC
- ^ Awards and decorations of the United States military– For the president, John L. Sullivan - Secretary of the Navy - U.S. Navy Department Bureau of Naval Personnel, Wash, DC
External links
- VF-1 Wolfpack
- NavSource On-line - USS Chenango (CVE-28)
- US carriers - USS Saratoga - deployments
- USS Saratoga Museum - history and background
- USS Saratoga (CV-60) cruise book 1963
- USS Saratoga (CV-60) commanding officers
- Captain Frederick T. Moore - USS Saratoga (CV-60)
- Naval Air Training during Vietnam War
- "Frederick T. Moore Jr". Find a Grave. Retrieved February 19, 2011.