The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Robert L. Moses (ASN: 36926749), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Philippine Islands, on 8 July 1945. A small patrol was probing enemy positions in a heavily wooded area near Callao when it met intense hostile fire and a considerable Japanese force tried to encircle the group. The small force immediately withdrew to the main American force, when it was discovered that one member of the patrol was missing. While our forces withdrew to high ground about 500 yards to the rear, Private First Class Moses and two companions voluntarily moved forward again into the dense woods to search for the missing man. Although exposed to continual fire from the approaching enemy, they searched until they found the soldier, who had been badly wounded and was unable to move. After applying first aid they placed the casualty upon a shelter half and while exposed to mortar and machine gun fire caried his approximately 600 yards until they reached the retiring American force. The courage and determination of Private First Class Moses and his two companions saved their comrade’s life. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Moses, 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.