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John Anderson Moore (January 12, 1910 – February 26, 1944) was a submarine commander in the United States Navy. He served during World War II, earning the Navy Cross with two gold stars in lieu of a second and third Navy Cross〔(John Anderson Moore ) at ''Military Times Hall of Valor'' (accessed 2012-02-03).〕 and a Purple Heart before being killed in action. The U.S. Navy frigate USS ''John A. Moore'' (FFG-19) is named in his honor.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=FFG 19: USS John A. Moore )〕 Moore had boxed and played soccer at the United States Naval Academy. He served on R and S class submarines, before assuming command of the submarine USS ''Grayback'' (SS-208) on its last three patrols during 1943-1944. Under the overall command of innovator Charles "Swede" Momsen, ''Grayback'', USS ''Cero'' (SS-225) and USS ''Plunger'' (SS-179) launched the U.S. Navy's first attack against enemy shipping using "wolfpack" tactics.〔Clay Blair, ''Silent Victory: The U.S. Submarine War Against Japan'' (Naval Institute Press, reprint ed. 2001), ISBN 978-1-55750-217-9, pp.541-542. (Excerpt available ) at Google Books.〕 Moore was credited with multiple events of "extraordinary heroism" in repeated forays against Japanese vessels in the East China Sea before being killed in action during the last of the ''Graybacks patrols.〔〔("Sub Overdue, Feared Lost" ), Associated Press in ''Milwaukee Sentinel'', June 21, 1944.〕 ==References==
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