The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Field Artillery) Arthur P. Moore, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force on 9 February 1942, in the Philippine Islands. Colonel Moore supervised the installation of a naval three-inch .50 caliber gun on Quinauuan Point, Bataan. This was done under rifle and machine-gun fire from Anyasin Point, which was at that time held by the enemy and not more than 500 yards away. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.