Mr. Moore was born June 18, 1935, in Woodbury, Tenn., a son of the late William Clarence and Nicie Freeze Moore. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served from Jan. 24, 1964 to Sept.1, 1976 (22 years, 7 months and 27 days). Mr. Moore received the following decorations, Air Force Conduct Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal with 7 Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Outstanding Unit Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force longevity Service Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters and served 2 tours in Vietnam/South Asia. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, Nov. 3, 1971.
TSgt. Clarence Moore Jr., distinguished himself by heroism while participating in aerial flight as a C130E Loadmaster in Southeast Asia, on Nov. 3, 1971. On that date, Sergeant Moore's crew flew a night mission to parachute vitally needed supplies to a beleaguered friendly garrison which was isolated and under attack. Sergeant Moore's crew successfully delivered the cargo into the tiny drop zone while flying thought intense, continuous small arms and automatic weapons fire. The aircraft was severely damaged by hits in the hydraulic system and fuel tanks. Sergeant Moore's cool actions to overcome the effects of the battle damage enabled his crew to return to base and execute a safe landing. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Moore reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
TSgt. Clarence Moore Jr., distinguished himself by heroism while participating in aerial flight as a C130E Loadmaster in Southeast Asia, on Nov. 3, 1971. On that date, Sergeant Moore's crew flew a night mission to parachute vitally needed supplies to a beleaguered friendly garrison which was isolated and under attack. Sergeant Moore's crew successfully delivered the cargo into the tiny drop zone while flying thought intense, continuous small arms and automatic weapons fire. The aircraft was severely damaged by hits in the hydraulic system and fuel tanks. Sergeant Moore's cool actions to overcome the effects of the battle damage enabled his crew to return to base and execute a safe landing. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Moore reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Mr. Moore was born June 18, 1935, in Woodbury, Tenn., a son of the late William Clarence and Nicie Freeze Moore. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served from Jan. 24, 1964 to Sept.1, 1976 (22 years, 7 months and 27 days). Mr. Moore received the following decorations, Air Force Conduct Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal with 7 Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Outstanding Unit Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force longevity Service Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters and served 2 tours in Vietnam/South Asia. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, Nov. 3, 1971.
TSgt. Clarence Moore Jr., distinguished himself by heroism while participating in aerial flight as a C130E Loadmaster in Southeast Asia, on Nov. 3, 1971. On that date, Sergeant Moore's crew flew a night mission to parachute vitally needed supplies to a beleaguered friendly garrison which was isolated and under attack. Sergeant Moore's crew successfully delivered the cargo into the tiny drop zone while flying thought intense, continuous small arms and automatic weapons fire. The aircraft was severely damaged by hits in the hydraulic system and fuel tanks. Sergeant Moore's cool actions to overcome the effects of the battle damage enabled his crew to return to base and execute a safe landing. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Moore reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
TSgt. Clarence Moore Jr., distinguished himself by heroism while participating in aerial flight as a C130E Loadmaster in Southeast Asia, on Nov. 3, 1971. On that date, Sergeant Moore's crew flew a night mission to parachute vitally needed supplies to a beleaguered friendly garrison which was isolated and under attack. Sergeant Moore's crew successfully delivered the cargo into the tiny drop zone while flying thought intense, continuous small arms and automatic weapons fire. The aircraft was severely damaged by hits in the hydraulic system and fuel tanks. Sergeant Moore's cool actions to overcome the effects of the battle damage enabled his crew to return to base and execute a safe landing. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Moore reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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