The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Marcus E. Moe (ASN: ER-36740007), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 3 and 4 March 1951, in the vicinity of Chigu-ri, Korea. On the morning of 3 March 1951, Sergeant Moe led his squad in a successful attack against a strong enemy force on a hill. After forcing the enemy to withdraw, his squad dug in for the night in their newly won positions. On 4 March 1951, the enemy attacked again. In the face of overwhelming odds and in great danger of being overrun, Sergeant Moe withdrew his squad to a more advantageous position on the same hill. During this withdrawal a comrade was seriously wounded and left behind. Sergeant Moe, with complete disregard for his own safety, made his way to his fallen comrade and assisted him to the safety of the newly-formed perimeter. When the enemy again attacked Sergeant Moe suffered a painful wound in his right leg, but refused medical aid until the final enemy attack was repulsed and the enemy withdrew. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Moe reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.