The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Captain Robert Brice Moore (MCSN: 0-5292), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, FOURTH Marine Regiment, in action at Fort Mills during the defense of the Philippine Islands, on 24 March 1942. During the course of heavy bombing attacks by enemy planes on Fort Mills, one stick of bombs hit in James Ravine, and bomb fragments injured several men and set fire to an ammunition dump in the vicinity. Captain Moore, voluntarily and without regard for his personal safety, proceeded across open ground to help evacuate the wounded to an aid station. During this time, planes dropped more bombs in this area, and shells from the burning ammunition attack were exploding and projecting into the area. Captain Moore’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.