The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Lloyd Roosevelt Moses (ASN: 0-29362), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 9 April 1944 to 12 January 1945, and from 12 July 1945 to April 1946.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
31st Infantry RegimentDivision:
7th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
August 14, 1952
Headquarters, 7th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 421 (October 4, 1952)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) Lloyd Roosevelt Moses (ASN: 0-29362), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action near Kumhwa, Korea. On 14 August 1952, Colonel Moses, voluntarily acting as a rifleman, accompanied an Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon patrol in an attack on enemy-held positions with the purpose of taking prisoners and gathering information. Colonel Moses, acting as telephone operator, took up a position approximately ten yards in front of the alert force in order to maintain contact with the assault elements and relay the information of the progress of the action to the alert forces so that they could take necessary action. As the assault elements accomplished their mission and began to withdraw through the alert force’s positions, Colonel Moses took up an exposed position to check and encourage the returning men and insure that his force was properly covering their withdrawal. While the entire force moved back to friendly lines, Colonel Moses moved from position to position, directing the movements of the men and supervising the observance of security measures. As the patrol approached the friendly lines, they were subjected to an intense enemy mortar barrage, but Colonel Moses, with complete disregard for his personal safety, calmly continued to direct the movements of the men and remained forward of the Main Line of Resistance until every other member of the patrol was safely returned. The gallantry displayed by Colonel Moses reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
31st Infantry RegimentDivision:
7th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
October 15, 1952
Headquarters, EIGHTH U.S. Army, Korea, General Orders No. 352 (April 1, 1953)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Infantry) Lloyd Roosevelt Moses (ASN: 0-29362), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding Officer of the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Colonel Moses distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea, on 15 October 1952. On that date, Colonel Moses moved forward from an outpost to join a battalion of the regiment which had assaulted and secured the crest of an important hill. He advanced unhesitatingly through a heavy barrage of enemy mortar and artillery fire to reach newly won position. Sniper and automatic weapons fire was direct at him as he moved across open terrain, but he succeeded in arriving at the position to supervise personally the disposition of troops and weapons. Under his superb leadership, the units of his command repulsed several enemy counterattacks. His courage and determination, coupled with his sincere concern for the welfare of his men, were an inspiration to the entire friendly force. The extraordinary heroism exhibited by Colonel Moses on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
November 1960 – September 1964
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 36 (November 5, 1964)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 Lloyd Roosevelt Moses (ASN: 0-29362), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding General, FIFTH United States Army, Chicago, Illinois, from November 1960 to September 1964. General Moses outstanding executive ability, sound judgment, and decisiveness contributed in great measure to the operational excellence of the FIFTH United States Army and to the development of a strong, well-trained, mobilization-ready Reserve Component force. His unique planning ability, positive approach to problems, and diplomacy in obtaining the full cooperation of personnel with diverse interests were reflected in a marked improvement in the Reserve Component program throughout the Army. Through his cordial relationships with members of educational institutions, military installations, and officials in Civil Defense activities, he engendered harmonious working relationships which greatly enhanced the prestige of the Army. By his broad knowledge, inspiring leadership, and dedicated devotion to duty, combined with the optimum results throughout the areas of his responsibility, he significantly furthered the progress of programs of great significance to the Army and to the defense effort of his country. General Moses’ distinguished performance of duty throughout this period represents outstanding achievement in the most cherished traditions of the United States Army and reflects the utmost credit upon himself and the military service.