Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General William Charles Moore, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States in the Office as the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Department of the Army, from 1983 to 1987. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Moore reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
35th Infantry RegimentDivision:
25th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1968 – 1969
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Charles Moore, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Moore distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Moore, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
35th Infantry RegimentDivision:
25th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1968 – 1969
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Charles Moore, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Moore distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Moore, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
35th Infantry RegimentAction Date:
1968 – 1969
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) William Charles Moore, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Battalion Commander, 35th Infantry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
United States Military Academy Register of GraduatesUnder the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General William Charles Moore, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as J-3 (Operations), U.S. Forces Korea, from 1981 to 1983. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Moore reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Charles Moore, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States on the Office as the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Department of the Army, from 1983 to 1987.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
35th Infantry RegimentDivision:
25th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1968 – 1969
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Charles Moore, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Moore distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Moore, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.