(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Staff Sergeant Leroy Moffitt (ASN: 34276615), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving with the 103d Infantry Regiment, 43d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.