WWII veteran Frank Moore inspires 3rd ID Soldiers

Photo By Spc. Corey Foreman | Frank Moore (left), retired U.S. Army sergeant and World War II veteran shows off a division coin he recieved beside his wife Jeanne Moore (right) at Fort Stewart, Ga., May 23, 2016. Moore toured Fort Stewart prior to a presentation of his documentary, “Mending the Line.” (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Corey Foreman / Released)  

FORT STEWART, GA, UNITED STATES

05.23.2016

Story by Spc. Corey Foreman 

2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs

FORT STEWART, Ga. (May 23, 2016) – Frank Moore, retired U.S. Army sergeant and World War II veteran, spoke to Fort Stewart Soldiers following a tour and documentary presentation May 23.

Soldiers of 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division were inspired by “Mending the Line” and Moore’s words.

“I was amazed! I’ve never seen something like this before,” said Pfc. Zachary Williamson, infantryman of Company B, 3-7th Inf. “It brought me to tears seeing how he has done all these things.”

“I think myself and the rest of the Soldiers thought the interview with the WWII veteran was inspirational and showed us how different [life] was compared to now,” said Pfc. Ruiz Hector, infantryman of Company B, 3-7th Inf.

Although combat, warfare and society change across generations, event attendees noted similarities between troops of WWII through the years to today.

“I served 30 years in the Army myself,” said retired U.S. Army Col. Peter Hoffman, director of government affairs and community relations for Armstrong University. “When I hear Frank’s story and look at the young Soldiers in the audience today, we have more in common than we don’t. Even though methods of wars have changed, the difficulties, particularly the separation of family and going into the unknown, are the same. I believe we have a brotherhood that transcends the separation in years.”

More said when he was at war they stayed until it was over. However, he praises Soldiers today for completing shorter deployments, coming home various times between tours and still being able to fight strong after reuniting with loved ones and returning overseas.

Moore’s inspiring story instilled pride in those who attended the event and motivated Soldiers to continue their service.

“It helped me knowing all that he went through and knowing that he’s still driving at 90 years old,” Hector said. “I still have plenty of years ahead of me to fight for my country and what I believe in.”

• Date Taken: 05.23.2016
• Date Posted: 05.31.2016 13:11
• Story ID: 199552
• Location: FORT STEWART, GA, US