The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Chaplain’s Corps) Henry John Moeller, United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Chaplain with Headquarters, 7th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action in Korea, in the vicinity of Joju-ri, Korea, on 17 November 1950. On this date Chaplain Moeller was with Company B, 17th Infantry Regiment, when suddenly an attack was launched over rugged mountainous terrain and in sub-zero weather. The company came under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire, killing eight and wounding seventeen. At the height of the action, Chaplain Moeller displayed gallantry as he moved among the casualties in plain sight of the enemy and with utter disregard for his own safety, repeatedly exposed himself to intense small arms and automatic weapons fire in order that he might administer last rites and first aid and comfort to the wounded. His action in calmly moving about, completely exposing himself to great danger, had a great moral effect on the troops involved in this action The coolness and calm manner in which Chaplain Moeller performed this action, as well as the courage and humanity he displayed without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.