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Moir Eanes served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, before attending Virginia Tech where he graduated in 1949. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army with which he served in the Korean War. He retired in 1985 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant]

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    24th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 2, 1951

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 8 (February 25, 1963)

    The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant] Moir Earl Eanes (ASN: 0-2203088), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Captain Eanes distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Chipo-ri, Korea, on 2 June 1951. Captain Eanes dauntlessly led the 3d Platoon, Company C, 24th Infantry Regiment in an attack on the left flank of the Company’s objective, Hill 543. After the platoon worked its way up the forward slopes of the hill, it came upon stubborn enemy resistance comprised of numerous well concealed automatic weapons emplaced in the rocky crags. Although several of the men of the platoon were wounded in the initial attack, Captain Eanes quickly rallied the men and renewed the assault. As spearhead of the assault, he personally eliminated two enemy bunkers and led his platoon toward the crest of the hill. Upon reaching the top of the crest, he was wounded by an enemy grenade. Despite his wounds, he refused evacuation, consolidated the gains, and led his men to the final objective. A rain of grenades and hail of enemy bullets again deterred their progress, and although Captain Eanes was seriously wounded, he did not accept evacuation until the platoon was turned over to the platoon sergeant. Captain Eanes’ conspicuous gallantry, forceful leadership, and dedicated devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service.