The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class John Wallace Moore (ASN: RA-14237213), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Company E, 2d Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Anju, Korea, on 5 November 1950. His company was attacked, from the front, left flank and rear, by an enemy force estimated at battalion strength. Although exposed to fire from three sides, he rallied a group of allied soldiers attached to his unit and placed them in positions where they formed a firing line to protect the company’s mortar positions. When the platoon was ordered to withdraw, he voluntarily remained behind to cover the movement. In this gallant action, Private Moore was killed. His fearless action and complete devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the U.S. Infantry.