The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Harold Wesley Moore (AFSN: 18025A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action as Pilot of an H-19 Rescue Helicopter of Detachment ONE, 3d Air Rescue Squadron, FIFTH Air Force, in action on 2 February 1951, for rescuing a pilot and observer from behind enemy-held positions near Sangch’angbong-ni, Korea. Piloting an unarmed, highly vulnerable H-5 type aircraft, First Lieutenant Moore flew thirty miles behind enemy lines to rescue the two airmen who were hemmed in by cross fire from machine guns and small arms. While friendly fighter strafed the area to minimize enemy ground attack, Lieutenant Moore landed the helicopter. Demonstrating complete disregard for his safety, he remained at the controls despite the heavy fire which was being directed at him. As the downed airmen crawled toward the helicopter, four bullets struck the aircraft and missed Lieutenant Moore’s head by inches. Immediately after the airmen boarded the helicopter, Lieutenant Moore took off. At this time the aircraft was again hit by enemy fire, and after striking the rotor blade, the bullet penetrated the pylon going into the fan assembly. By his heroic act, Lieutenant Moore saved the lives of two Air Force personnel. His remarkable courage while under enemy attack was in keeping with the highest traditions of the service and reflected great credit upon himself, the FAR EAST Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.