The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Sergeant First Class Thomas E. Moore, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at New Topsail Inlet, North Carolina on 13 June 1970. On that date Sergeant Moore distinguished himself by saving the lives of two men. At approximately 1000 hours, he observed a small boat, which had capsize just inside the inlet channel, in which the occupants were clinging to their overturned craft in a rough sea. Disregarding his own safety and that of his family, he maneuvered his own craft through dangerously high swells in an attempt to secure a lifeline to the men. Although the erratic pitching and yawing of his boat in the rough waters placed everyone aboard in imminent danger, he refused to abandon the helpless men. Larger boats in near proximity failed to offer rescue assistance. Close to forty minutes elapsed as the men were secured and towed seaward to smoother water and then hoisted aboard in near total exhaustion. Shortly thereafter, exercising superior seamanship and dauntless fortitude, he maneuvered the overcrowded craft back through the hazardous channel to the safety of shore. Sergeant Moore’s positive actions were above and beyond the call of duty, and represent the highest degree of heroism. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Sergeant Moore has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.