Moses J. Gould
Born: at Grodna, Russia
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York
Navy Cross
Second Nicaraguan Campaign
U.S. Marine Corps
Authority - USMC Communiqué: 0347-1 ACE-jfb (9 May 1928)
The Navy Cross is presented to Moses J. Gould, First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism, coolness and excellent judgment in the performance of duty in an engagement near Quilali, Nicaragua, on 30 December 1927. Although slightly wounded himself, Lieutenant Gould, upon the serious injury of his Commanding Officer, immediately assumed command, and with great personal courage, determination and skill directed the operations and brought the engagement to a successful conclusion.