The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Jeryl R. Moseley (ASN: 20807203), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Service Company, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of *****, Italy, on 13 September 1943. Master Sergeant Mosely, regimental operations sergeant, received a vital message necessitating immediate contact with a battalion commander whose unit had become trapped in a position of extreme peril. The intense concentration of enemy artillery and mortar fire had knocked out all wire communications and repeated attempts at radio contact proved fruitless. Displaying outstanding initiative and magnificent daring, he then set off through hostile territory and under the increasingly heavy barrage to deliver the important message. Constantly exposed to the hazardous fire, he skillfully infiltrated through enemy positions, evading roving enemy patrols and determinedly continuing his self-imposed mission until he reached the threatened battalion. Master Sergeant Mosely’s unfaltering courage and exemplary devotion to duty made possible the successful evasion of the enemy trap and contributed materially to the effectiveness of the operation. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Master Sergeant Moseley, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.