The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Gunner’s Mate Third Class Edward Charles Moore (NSN: 39211336), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty in action against the enemy while serving as Gunner on board Infantry Landing Craft U.S.S. LCI(L), ONE (LCI(L)-1), while participating in the amphibious assault on the Island of Sicily on 10 July 1943. Although the ship broached under pounding by the heavy surf while effecting an extremely hazardous landing on Caffi Beach, Gunner’s Mate Third Class Moore operated his gun with such skill and accuracy despite perilous exposure to a deadly rainstorm of bullets that he succeeded in silencing at least one and possibly two enemy machine-gun nests. Firing tenaciously in the hostile positions until his ammunition was exhausted, he contributed immeasurably to the safe disembarkation of troops from his and other beached landing craft. Gunner’s Mate Third Class Moore’s exceptional courage and valiant devotion to duty in the face of grave danger were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.