The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant Robert R. Moody (MCSN: 0-54818), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Mortar Section Commander of Company H, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 6 – 7 October 1952. When the enemy launched a devastating barrage of artillery and mortar fire followed by an assault by an overwhelming force of infantry troops that overran a friendly outpost forward of the main line of resistance, Second Lieutenant Moody prepared to lead the remaining members of two platoons and elements of another company in an assault to regain the friendly outpost. Although two previous attempts to retake the objective had failed, he reached the foot of the outpost slope and fearlessly led the charge up the hill, shouting words of encouragement to his men. Despite painful wounds received during the advance up the slope, he continued to lead his men to the objective and, after gaining the outpost, succeeded in driving the enemy off the hill and in rescuing several wounded Marines who otherwise would have been captured by the enemy. By his outstanding courage, skillful leadership and indomitable fighting spirit, Second Lieutenant Moody served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.