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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    88th Field Artillery Regiment (PS)

    Division:

    Philippine Division

    Action Date:

    January 25, 1942

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 23 (February 11, 1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Field Artillery) Chris D. Moeller (ASN: 0-208425), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 88th Field Artillery Regiment (Philippine Scouts), Philippine Division, in action against enemy forces near Capitagan, Abucay, Bataan, Philippine Islands, on 25 January 1942. Captain Moeller’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.