Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

2nd Lieutenant

Unit:

319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1944

For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy on 6 September 1944 in the vicinity of Toul, France. During the attack on a heavily fortified enemy position, Lieutenant Moore, a platoon leader, displayed great personal bravery. The main enemy fortification, a concrete and steel pillbox, was located on the crest of a hill supported by excellent fields of fire. As the attack progressed, Lieutenant Moore’s platoon was momentarily halted by enemy heavy machine-gun fire. Realizing that his platoon in its exposed position would be annihilated, Lieutenant Moore, displaying excellent leadership and total disregard for his personal safety, advanced to the vicinity of the machine-gun and silenced it with hand grenades. Although seriously wounded, Lieutenant Moore gallantry continued to lead his platoon and so inspired his men that they overran and destroyed the entire enemy position. The bravery, resourcefulness, and devotion to duty displayed by this officer are in keeping with the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.

Posthumously awarded.
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 89 (1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

2nd Lieutenant

Unit:

319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, U.S. Army

Headquarters, 80th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 80, 15 November 1944.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, U.S. Army

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.