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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Supply Sergeant David Milton Moore (ASN: 2176366), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in the Mort-Mare Woods, France, 12 September 1918. During the advance through the woods, Sergeant Moore fearlessly exposed himself while directing his men in the capture of machine-gun nests. In one instance he alone captured a machine gun with a well-thrown grenade and then, putting this gun into action, inflicted further losses on the fleeing enemy. His utter disregard of personal danger and his high qualities of leadership were an inspiration to his men and contributed greatly to the success of his platoon in this action.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Supply Sergeant

    Regiment:

    353d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    89th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 12, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Supply Sergeant David M. Moore (ASN: 2176366), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Supply Sergeant Moore distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in the Mort Mare Woods, France, 12 September 1918, in alone capturing an enemy machine gun and putting the crew out of action.