Background
Gould, Moses Joseph was born on January 22, 1887 in Slonim, Russia. Son of Joseph William and Sarah (Miller) Gould.
Gould, Moses Joseph was born on January 22, 1887 in Slonim, Russia. Son of Joseph William and Sarah (Miller) Gould.
Educated primary schools in Russia.
Came to the United States, 1901, naturalized, January 29, 1918. Various jobs, 1901-1908. Enlisted in the United States Army, March 27, 1908, discharged, 1911.
Enlisted United States Marine Corps, 1911, 15.
Second in command Lieutenant United States Marine Corps Reserve, July 15, 1918, First lieutenant United States Marine Corps, March 29, 1921, and advanced through grades to brigadier general, 1946. Retired from active service, April 1, 1946.
Member National Geography Society, Marine Corps Association, Retired Officers Association. Clubs: Army Navy (Washington), Yacht (Clearwater Beach).
Married Ruth Virginia Colledge, February 2, 1920. Children: Virginia Ruth (Mistress C.R. Schwenke), Joseph Charles, Robert William.