CAPTAIN MOIR EARL EANES, UNITED STATES ARMY for extraordinary heroism in military operations against an armed enemy. Captain Moir E. Eanes., (then Second Lieutenant), Infantry, distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy on 2 June 1951, near Chipo-ri, Korea. Captain Eanes dauntlessly led the 3d Platoon, Company C. 24th Infantry Regiment in an attack on the left flank of the Company’s objective, Hill 543. After the platoon worked its way up the forward slopes of the hill, it came upon stubborn enemy resistance comprised of numerous we11 concealed automatic weapons emplaced in the rocky crags. Although several of the men of the platoon were wounded in the initial attack, Captain Eanes quickly rallied the men and renewed the assault. As spearhead of the assault, he personally eliminated two enemy bunkers and led his platoon toward the crest of the hill. Upon reaching the top of the crest, he was wounded by an enemy grenade. Despite his wounds, he refused evacuation, consolidated the gains, and led his men to the final objective. A rain of grenades and hail of enemy bullets again deterred their progress, and although Captain Eanes was seriously wounded, he did not accept evacuation until the platoon was turned over to the platoon sergeant. Captain Eanes’ conspicuous gallantry, forceful leadership, and dedicated devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service.

Colonel Eanes joined the Legion of Valor in 1964 and resided in North Carolina.