The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Edwin Cecil Moore (NSN: 0-304299), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity during combat rescue operations deep in enemy territory, northwest of Wonsan, Korea, on 8 February 1952, while serving as Officer-in-Charge, Helicopter Unit 21, attached to U.S.S. MANCHESTER (CL-83), and engaged in a rescue mission. After his aircraft was forced down and damaged while hovering to pick up a seriously injured pilot, Lieutenant Moore steadfastly sacrificed his own chances of prompt rescue by refusing to leave when another helicopter landed in the area but not within reach of the injured man. Knowing full well the hazards involved, he rendered first aid and assisted the injured pilot to the most probable place of rescue. Adverse conditions prevented the successful conclusion of the rescue efforts, and the officers are now missing in action. The gallant conduct and self-sacrifice of Lieutenant Moore in the face of extreme peril were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.