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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    Foreign

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Action Date:

    April 2, 1945

    Headquarters, 11th Airborne Division, General Orders No. 137 (July 28, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Juanito E. Moreno, Philippine Army Reserve, for gallantry in action on Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 2 April 1945. During an attack against the enemy the guerrilla unit commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Moreno was suddenly repulsed by hostile counterattack and held up in an untenable position. With utter disregard for his personal safety this courageous officer rushed forward to the aid of a number of wounded soldiers and evacuated them to safety. Then under intense hostile fire he reorganized his forces to throw the enemy back. The exemplary courage and leadership displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Moreno are in keeping with the finest military traditions.