The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Ned Dalton Moore (ASN: 0-18212), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Chief of Staff, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy at Zon, Holland, on 19 September 1944. With two enlisted men, Colonel Moore was sent on a reconnaissance mission to locate tanks reported to be near the Division Command Post and determine whether or not the tanks were friendly or enemy. Advancing along a canal over flat, open terrain, the party reached a position approximately 100 yards from a tank when it fired one round hitting and setting fire to a gasoline storage tank in the rear of the reconnaissance party. Colonel Moore sent information of the enemy tank back to the command post and, with complete disregard for his personal safety, elected to remain in his exposed position armed only with a pistol, to further observe the actions of the enemy tank. By doing so, he was caught between a cross fire of the friendly machine gun fire directed at the friendly troops in the rear of Colonel Moore. Successful accomplishment of this mission, which enable the command post to prepare for an attack, was realized largely because of the courage and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Moore. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Moore, 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.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
19th Infantry RegimentDivision:
24th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1950 – 1951
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Ned Dalton Moore (ASN: 0-18212), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in Korea from 1951 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Moore and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Division:
101st Airborne DivisionAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Ned Dalton Moore (ASN: 0-18212), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-1 and Chief of Staff, 101st Airborne Division, during World War II.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
19th Infantry RegimentDivision:
24th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
September 19, 1950
Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 242 (December 2, 1950)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Ned Dalton Moore (ASN: 0-18212), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Hasan-Dong, Korea, on 19 September 1950. During the movement of his regiment to its assembly area for the crossing of the Naktong River Colonel Moore preceded his assault elements in order to make a detailed reconnaissance of the area. Although the intensity of the enemy’s fire increased as more and more elements of the regiment moved into position and severe casualties inflicted in his immediate area he remained in his exposed position to better observe and direct the river crossing. His personal presence in this critical area, combined with his calm quiet and optimistic manner proved a source of reassurance for his troops and materially assisted in the speedy and orderly execution of the assault crossing of the river. Colonel Moore’s fearless example, superior leadership and devotion to duty reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 2 (February 5, 1965)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Ned Dalton Moore (ASN: 0-18212), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from January 1954 to December 1964.
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
19th Infantry RegimentDivision:
24th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
August 1, 1950
Headquarters, EIGHTH U.S. Army, Korea, General Orders No. 75 (February 15, 1951)The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Infantry) Ned Dalton Moore (ASN: 0-18212), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while as Commanding Officer of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. Colonel Moore distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Chungam-ni, Korea, on 1 August 1950. During a visit to the command post of his 1st Battalion, Colonel Moore discovered that the positions were in grave danger of being overrun and that the defenses were rapidly nearing a breaking point. Without hesitation, he initiated prompt action to prevent a complete collapse. In spite of intense enemy automatic weapons, small-arms, mortar, and tank fire, which was falling throughout the entire area, he voluntarily undertook the task of making a personal visit to each of the exposed front line units. He immediately went forward to a position less than one hundred yards behind the foremost rifleman of Company C and, from this position, personally began to rally the wavering frontline troops. Later, under his personal supervision, Company A was quickly reorganized and launched in an attack that regained critical terrain which had been lost to the enemy. Colonel Moore remained with the forward elements of the battalion throughout the remainder of the day, directing the employment of heavy weapons and riflemen, until the enemy attack was completely repulsed. The calm demeanor, prompt decision, absolute disregard for his own personal safety, fearless leadership, and the courageous example he exhibited were an inspiration to all members of his command and proved to be the turning point for our troops during this crucial engagement with the enemy. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Colonel Moore on this occasion reflects the greatest credit on himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.