The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel James B. Moore (MCSN: 0-6155), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Pilot of a Fighter Plane and Commanding Officer of Marine Fighter Squadron THREE HUNDRED ELEVEN (VMF-311), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 14 August 1951. Skillfully leading his squadron in two damaging strikes against strategic targets in the heavily defended enemy capitol city of Pyongyang, Lieutenant Colonel Moore expertly surmounted the difficulties imposed by adverse weather conditions and, availing himself of the cover afforded by low clouds over the target area, spearheaded a series of bombing and strafing attacks, scoring direct hits with his own bombs and aiding directly in wiping out the objective. Taking off a second time that day, he led his squadron into the well fortified area to attack another assigned target and was instrumental in its similar destruction without loss or damage to a single aircraft. By his inspiring leadership, aggressive determination and exceptional ability as an airman, Lieutenant Colonel Moore contributed materially to the success of vital operations against the enemy and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.