The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to First Lieutenant Moses J. Gould (MCSN: 0-347), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism, coolness and excellent judgment in the performance of duty in an engagement near Quilali, Nicaragua, on 30 December 1927. Although slightly wounded himself, Lieutenant Gould, upon the serious injury of his Commanding Officer, immediately assumed command, and with great personal courage, determination and skill directed the operations and brought the engagement to a successful conclusion.