The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Frank O. Moore, Jr. (MCSN: 116143), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Messenger of Company E, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 9 August 1952. When the forward outpost was subjected to an intense enemy attack, Private First Class Moore voluntarily guided three separate assault groups on an important terrain position in the face of continuing heavy artillery, mortar and small arms fire and assisted in the evacuation of wounded personnel. Later, he skillfully guided a tank into a position to fire on the enemy and remained in an open area near the vehicle to observe and direct its fire. By his resourcefulness, courageous initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Private First Class Moore served to inspire all who observed him and contributed materially to the success of the operation, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.