The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Commander Robert E. Moore, United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a jet aircraft and as Commander, Attack Carrier Air Wing TWO, embarked in U.S.S. MIDWAY (CVA-41), on 8 May 1965. Leading two coordinated strikes against the heavily defended Vinh Airfield in North Vietnam, Commander Moore, in the face of heavy enemy anti-aircraft fire, demonstrated the highest degree of courage while coordinating the attack of each element of the strike group. By remaining at low altitude over the airfield during both strikes to call in flak suppression aircraft on active anti-aircraft batteries, to spot for the bombing elements and to strike the runway with ordnance from his own plane, he contributed in large measure to the success of these two important strikes. Commander Moore’s personal heroism was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Commander Robert E. Moore, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an A-4E jet and as Commander, Attack Carrier Air Wing TWO, embarked in U.S.S. MIDWAY (CVA-41), on 20 September 1965. Leading the first of three waves of attacking aircraft in a coordinated strike on the Kep Highway Bridge, Commander Moore, in the face of constant anti-aircraft fire, remained on station at the target as each of three attacking elements of aircraft struck the objective. As the assault progressed, missiles were launched at the airborne force and all aircraft evaded by descending to low altitudes. Commander Moore successfully coordinated the entire strike. His heroic action throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Commander Robert E. Moore, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an A-4E jet and as Commander, Attack Carrier Air Wing TWO, embarked in U.S.S. MIDWAY (CVA-41), on 28 April 1965. As flight leader of two strikes on PT boats sighted on the Rao Nay River above Quong Khe, North Vietnam, Commander Moore, in the face of heavy enemy gunfire from the PT boats and anti-aircraft fire from the surrounding area, directed and led repeated bombing and strafing attacks against the targets. Though his aircraft was hit and streaming fuel on the initial run, he pressed on with his attack and delivered his ordnance on the target. Through his bravery he contributed directly to the over-all destruction inflicted upon the PT boats. His courageous action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.