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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Glen Mooney (ASN: 0-1307057), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, Luxembourg, on 5 January 1945. During the course of an attack against strongly held enemy positions near ****, the advance of Lieutenant Mooney’s platoon was halted by heavy enemy fire of all types. Realizing the necessity of eliminating a particularly troublesome enemy machine gun position before further advanced could be made, Lieutenant Mooney formulated a plan for a flanking assault on the enemy emplacement, moved among his troops under enemy observation to explain the plan of attack, then led an assault which succeeded in over-running the enemy position, destroying the machine gun, killing two and capturing the remaining twelve Germans. Lieutenant Mooney was wounded by rifle fire during the assault. Lieutenant Mooney’s acumen, initiative, and dynamic leadership inspired his troops and resulted in the reduction of an enemy strongpoint, thereby contributing to the eventual rout of all enemy forces in this area. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.