Fort Moore, Georgia, will now be renamed Fort Benning, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s document, which was signed immediately.  ,
In honor of Army Cpl., the assembly will now be renamed. In recognition of the installation’s historic record of service to the United States of America, Fred G. Benning, who” served with extraordinary bravery during World War I with the United States Army,” is noted in the letter.  ,
The assembly continued to bear Benning’s brand until being renamed Fort Moore in May 2023 after Army Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and his wife, Julia Compton Moore. Camp Benning was originally established and named Camp Benning in October 1918 after Confederate General Henry L. Benning during the Civil War.  ,
Cpl. a local of Norfolk, Nebraska enlisting in the Army in April 1917 at the age of 17 After receiving standard training, Benning traveled to Europe and” served with distinction with the 16th Infantry Regiment,” according to the letter.  ,
Benning received the Distinguished Service Cross from the Army for “extraordinary courage in behavior” during the events that occurred on October 9, 1918, north of Exermont, France. ( Benning received his award via U.S. mail, as he had previously declined to have it presented to him with military honors. According to a nearby newspaper clipping from the day, Benning’s native recruiting office claimed that such humility was representative of the spirit of men who have merited such honours.  ,
“Cpl. The memo states that Benning” continued his noble service” after returning from the war on September 3, 1919, and eventually going on to serve as the mayor of Neligh, Nebraska. He proudly led the surviving 20 men through heavy fire to their assigned objective in support of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.  ,
In May 1974, Benning passed away.  ,
“Cpl. The note states that Benning “was the living essence of the Infantryman’s Creed, as he never let his government’s trust be stifled by his unit and his country,” and that the recommendation to name the facility after Benning “recognizes the heroes who have trained at the installation” and “honors the warfighter ethos.
More than 120, 000 active-duty defense, supply part men, family members, human employees, and retirees are supported by the Columbus, Georgia Army setup.  ,
The location is home to the United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, the United States Army Armor School, the United States Army Infantry School, the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, 75th Ranger Regiment components, and a number of other client devices.  ,
Hegseth has directed the restoration of this military installation to its earlier title, though in honor of distinct individuals.  ,
Hegseth gave the order to Fort Liberty, North Carolina, rename itself Fort Bragg in honor of the WWII Army Pfc. on February 11, 2025. An aerial soldier named Roland L. Bragg, who was awarded the Silver Star for prominent bravery and intrepidity during the Battle of the Bulge, as well as the Purple Heart for injuries sustained there.  ,  ,  ,  ,