The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Robert Harold Moore (AFSN: AO-2077044), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-86 Sabrejet Fighter Pilot in the 16th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, FIFTH Air Force, over North Korea on 1 April 1952. Lieutenant Moore was flight leader of four F-86E type aircraft providing cover for friendly fighter bombers. Since his fuel supply was running low, he was about to withdraw when he sighted sixteen MiG-15’s heading directly for the fighter bombers. Without hesitation, Captain Moore led his flight to intercept the attacking MiG’s. He opened fire on the leading flight and caused it to break. He observed two enemy aircraft closing on a flight of the withdrawing fighter bombers. He attacked and destroyed the leading MiG-15. Captain Moore then returned to the nearest friendly base where he landed with almost no fuel remaining. By deliberately placing his life in jeopardy, Captain Moore saved the fighter bombers from heavy damage by the enemy and destroyed one enemy aircraft. By his outstanding courage and devotion to duty, Captain Moore has brought great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
16th Fighter-Interceptor SquadronRegiment:
4th Fighter-Interceptor WingAction Date:
January 25, 1952
Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 187 (1952)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Robert Harold Moore (AFSN: AO-2077044), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-86 Sabrejet Fighter Pilot in the 16th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, FIFTH Air Force, in Korea on 25 January 1952. Leading a flight of four F-86 type aircraft on a fighter sweep mission, Lieutenant Moore displayed outstanding airmanship and leadership ability when he advantageously positioned and led his flight in attacks on superior numbers of enemy aircraft. A flight of sixteen MiG-15 type aircraft were sighted south of the Yalu River, and while leading his flight to attack them, Lieutenant Moore personally destroyed one enemy aircraft and probably destroyed another. One of the destroyed MiG’s blew up with such force that it caused Lieutenant Moore’s aircraft to flame out. He completed a successful air-start and led his flight back to the home field. By his personal courage and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Moore has brought great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Orders G-916 (February 28, 1970), Amended by G-1728 (April 26, 1970)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Harold Moore (AFSN: AO-2077044), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller near Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam, on 27 March 1969. On that date, Colonel Moore was called to the aid of friendly forces who were assaulting a heavily defended hostile position. Despite heavy ground fire he repeatedly marked targets to effectively and skillfully direct the employment of tactical airpower. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Moore reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.