The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Dan Erwin Moore (MCSN: 2127977), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Field Artillery Battery Man, Battery H, Third Battalion, Twelfth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, on 26 August 1966. While manning an M-60 machine gun against a heavy attack by a strong North Vietnamese force, Private First Class Moore interdicted the penetration of the enemy into the Battery area and destroyed the howitzers. During t his intense engagement, his field of fire to his left front was blocked by one of the Battery’s tents. When the intensity of the assault momentarily slowed, Private First Class Moore, without regard for his personal safety, dashed out to cut the ropes to collapse the tent. Upon returning to his position, he noticed that the North Vietnamese forces were attacking from that direction and he immediately began taking them under fire. Additionally, Battery H began receiving accurate small arms automatic fire from two North Vietnamese located behind a small mound of dirt in the flatland. Since machine gun and small arms fire from defensive positions could not silence the enemy position, he exposed himself fully to enemy fire, running forward far enough to throw two grenades which destroyed the enemy position. During the fierce firefight, he was wounded when a bullet hit the ammunition can of his machine gun, cutting his right wrist with bullet and can fragments. Private First Class Moore also received a traumatic wound to his hip when a bullet knocked his canteen off, cutting his cartridge belt suspenders. Despite his painful injuries, he was instrumental in defeating the enemy’s advance, killing approximately 36 North Vietnamese. By his steadfast perseverance, unlimited courage, and unfailing devotion to duty, Private First Class Moore reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.