The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain Peter Gibney Moriarty (AFSN: FR-3133647), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with the 615th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 35th Tactical Fighter Squadron, SEVENTH Air Force, in Southeast Asia on 22 March 1971. On that date, Captain Moriarty was scrambled from alert status in support of an allied troop withdrawal during the closing days of Operation LAM SON 719. Captain Moriarty attacked a column of hostile tanks proceeding at maximum speed toward the friendly force and despite intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire was responsible for halting the column and preventing the allies’ loss of hundreds of lives. By his gallantry and devotion to duty in the dedication of his service to his country, Captain Moriarty has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States Air ForceRank:
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615th Tactical Fighter SquadronRegiment:
35th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
7th Air ForceAction Date:
March 4, 1971
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Captain Peter Gibney Moriarty (AFSN: FR-3133647), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-100 Tactical Fighter Pilot near Dak Pek, Republic of Vietnam, on 4 March 1971. On that date, Captain Moriarty exposed himself to hostile ground fire on eight separate low altitude ordnance delivery passes in an effort to break a concerted hostile attack on an allied position. His aggressive attack, in complete disregard for his own personal safety, succeeded in blunting the hostile attack. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Moriarty reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.