The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Armor) Jack G. Moss (ASN: 0-1167130), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer, Company A, 6th Medium Tank Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Chongko-dong, Korea, on 2 November 1950. His company was spearheading the advance of the 21st Infantry Regiment toward the Yalu River. As the lead tank of the column moved into open ground the enemy brought upon it the fire of tanks, self-propelled guns and small arms fire. Riding in an open vehicle Captain Moss ordered his driver and radio operator to seek cover while he remained in his exposed position giving commands, by radio, to his tank crews. Completely disregarding his own safety, he moved among his company, time after time, positioning his tanks and directing their fire upon the enemy’s positions. As a result of his directed fire one of the enemy’s self-propelled guns was destroyed, many enemy infantry killed and wounded and the remaining forces routed in complete disorder. Captain Moss’ courageous action, devotion to duty and exemplary leadership reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Armor.