For extraordinary heroism as Pilot of a Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron FIFTEEN, attached to the U. S. S. ESSEX, in action against major units of the Japanese Fleet during the Battle for Leyte Gulf, on October 25, 1944. Fearlessly pressing home his attack to low altitude in the face of accurate and intense antiaircraft fire from the formidable enemy disposition, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Moore succeeded in scoring a direct hit upon a Japanese aircraft carrier of Chitose class. By his superb airmanship, exceptional courage and steadfast devotion to duty throught a perilous assignment, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Moore contributed materially to the sinking of this valuable enemy fighting unit and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Mr. Moore resides in Southern California.