Carl W. Moore

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Carl W. Moore, Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Gunner on a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 510th Bombardment Squadron, 351st Bombardment Group (H), EIGHTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 20 February 1944, against enemy targets in the European Theater of Operations. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Moore on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.