The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Ensign Frederick N. Moses, Jr. (NSN: 0-268598), United States Naval Reserve, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the LCT (6) 540 during the invasion of Normandy, France, 6 June 1944. Ensign Moses maneuvered his ship skillfully through hazardous waters and remained at the control station in the face of point-blank artillery fire. Despite numerous hits on the vessel and casualties among personnel, he successfully beached his craft before he himself was mortally wounded. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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 Naval Service.